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MEDALLIC 



PORTRAITS OF WASHINGTON 



HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL NOTES 



A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE COINS MEDALS 
TOKENS AND CARDS 



BY 
W."S. BAKER 

Author of " The Engraved Portraits of Washington," &c., &c. 



! JAN 2018.^ ., 



PHILADELPHIA 

ROBERT M. LINDSAY 
1885. 



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Copynght 1885 by W. S. Baker 



Press op Globe Pbimting House 



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CONTENTS. 



PAGE 

Preface •■• 

Coins or Washington Pieces 

Washington before Boston 27 

Declaration of Independence ,2 

Peace of 1783 ,g 

Military and Civil Career ,- 

Eulogistic Inscriptions 

Mount Vernon g 

Birth, Death and Centennial Anniversary, Feb. 22, 1832 67 

Funeral Medals 

77 

Indian Peace Medals g. 

Headquarters during the War for Independence g5 

Medals with Kosciusko, Lafayette, Franklin, and others 02 

Medals with the Presidents of the United States _ 10, 

Patriotic Inscriptions, Signature and Family Arms j,, 

Masonic Medals 

Statues, Monuments and Memorials ,,, 

Society and Award Medals , ,0 

Exhibitions, Fairs, Celebrations, Political and Calendar Medals j cq 

Centennial Medals, 1876 jgi 

Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 ,-2 

Centennial Commemorations of Events in the War for Independence 170 

Tokens ^^^ 

St»re Cards 200 

Spielmarken 222 

Miscellaneous g 

Index „,„ 

239 



PREFACE. 



Washington Medals form no inconsiderable portion of that great 
monument, which love and gratitude have so steadily builded, in 
memory of the services and virtues of the foremost man in American 
history. 

This form of expression has, however, lost much of its historic 
significance and fitness in the absence of a systematic arrangement, 
by which all its features could be intelligently viewed and compre- 
hended. Partial lists of the medals have been made, but without any 
attempt at classification, which while useful within their limits, have at 
the same time rather bewildered than aided the student or collector. 

The lists by William S. Appleton published in the "American 
Journal of Numismatics" in 1873 and 1876, record only those in his 
own collection to the number of 344, without any effort at arrange- 
ment either as to subject or chronology, while that by James Ross 
Snowden published at Philadelphia in 1861, contains descriptions 
restricted to the pieces (138) in the United States Mint. The former 
being valuable as an accurate abstract of a remarkable collection — 
since considerably increased — and the latter for the fac-simile engrav- 
ings of many of the pieces included. 

One other by W. Elliott Woodward, printed in 1865 for private 
distribution, somewhat broader in treatment than either of those 
mentioned, describes a portion of the medallic memorials of the death 
of Washington, and is limited to forty-eight numbers. 



iv PREFACE. 



These, with a list of forty-nine numbers printed in the Appendix 
to Tuckerman's "Character and Portraits of Washington," numerous 
well known sale catalogues, together with the chapters on the Coins 
or Washington Pieces, included in Dickeson's "American Numismatic 
Manual," and the "Early Coins of America" by Sylvester S. Crosby, 
of which last we have made liberal use in that division, comprise the 
bibliography of the subject. 

We have therefore undertaken to supply this deficiency of ar- 
rangement, and while completing as far as possible the lists, have at 
the same time endeavored to ascertain and assign to the different 
pieces, the originals of the portraits thereon represented, which has 
not as yet been attempted in any extended form that we are aware of 

All of the original portraits of Washington, commencing with 
that by Charles Willson Pe^le painted in 1772 and ending with the 
one by Saint Memin in 1798, possess either on account of faithfulness 
of representation, artistic excellence, or historical connection, an en- 
grossing interest. Of these the Du Simitiere (1779), Joseph Wright 
(1790), and Stuart (1796), have been introduced on medals, none of 
which, excellent as they may be in other respects, are of that positive 
character demanded by the requirements of medallic protraiture. 

The Houdon bust however seems to fully meet the demand. 
Modeled from a cast taken from the face at Mount Vernon in October, 
1785, and used for the first time on the "Washington before Boston 
Medal," it has not only come to be recognized as the medallic type, 
but also as the standard portrait of Washington. No other represen- 
tation of the features of the hero and statesman, which h is come 
down to us from either painter or sculptor, conveys to the mind of 
the observer, a fuller sense of individuality, .strength of character, and 



PREFACE. 



dignity of purpose. Its truthfulness to nature cannot reasonably be 
doubted, and an examination of the portrait by Robert Edge Pine 
painted a few months earlier, and that by Edward Savage five years 
later in date, both of which possess similar characteristics, will con- 
vince the most skeptical. The painting by Pine the work of a finished 
artist, has always been classed as an admirable portrait, and the latter 
although claiming no particular artistic excellence, certainly leaves 
the impression of being a faithful portrayal of an individual. 

Of the other portraits noticed, the Du Simitiere is best known, 
from its being found on the Coins, while the profile by Wright — drawn 
and etched in 1790 — quite as interesting and available, is but little 
known, the representations thus far with one or two exceptions, being 
anything but good translations. 

The arrangement of the medals in groups, the designs, legends, 
or inscriptions of the reverses in nearly all cases being the guide for 
assignment, was found to be the most natural both for convenience of 
reference and criticism, and while this method seems at first in conse- 
quence of the number of divisions, to amplify, it really simplifies the 
subject. 

It needs but a glance at the titles of the different groups, to 
reveal how the name of Washington is associated in the minds of a 
people, with all their diversified interests, pursuits and enterprises. 
Setting aside those referring directly to his own history, cu'il and 
military, the memorials of his death, eulogistic inscriptions and quo- 
tations from his pen, which comprise nearly all that properly speaking 
may be termed Washington Medals, the work will be found to include 
almost every subject, national, local and personal, which has arisen 
during the century. If benevolence is to be awakened, patriotism 



vi PREFACE. 



aroused, emulation excited, temperance inculcated, industry stimu- 
lated, or events to be celebrated, the mind of the designer seems to 
turn at once to the Pater Patriae, and the medal struck for the purpose 
or occasion, must of course, bear his head as the prominent object. 

Many of those mentioned are not always harmonious in combina- 
tion, and many again are really bad in design and execution, but an 
examination of the entire list fails to show a single satirical reference. 
All, whether satisfactory or not as works of the engraver, appropriate 
or otherwise as to legend, inscription or combination, show nothing 
but respect, a record which taking into consideration its extent,' is, we 
imagine, unequaled in hiscory. 

The statements as to the rarity of pieces have been carefully 
guarded, and indeed we have abstained from giving any opinion on 
those of little consequence either historically or artistically, confining 
these remarks to important examples, or, where the fact is so clearly 
established that the omission would indicate inexcusable carelessness. 

It will be understood that in all the descriptions, the right and 
the left, refer to the right and the left of the observer, as the piece is 
held directly in front, and that where but one specimen has come to 
the knowledge of the writer, either as a piece or as struck in a particu- 
lar metal, the catalogue number, or, if in private hands the owner's 
name, is given in verification. 

In designating the different forms in which the medals have been 
issued, bronze is frequently mentioned as one of the metals. The term 
however is improperly applied, as the impressions thus referred to are 
really struck in copper, and afterwards merely bronzed or stained in 
imitation. Such pieces should therefore be termed copper-bronzed ; 
but as the word bronze is universally used in this connection as if in- 



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dicating a metal, we have adhered to the custom, although not en- 
tirely satisfactory. 

The size of the pieces as recorded, is regulated by the simple 
method adopted by the "Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of 
Philadelphia," now in general use in this country, and ' own as the 
American scale. Each number indicates the sixteenth of .1 inch; thus 
size 8 would be half an inch in diameter; size 16, one inch, and so 
with the other numbers. No fraction.s have been introduced, the 
^ number to which the piece approaches the nearest being used. 

As the purpose of the work is to notice only medals proper, or 
pieces struck between two dies, an obverse and reverse, medallions 
have been entirely omitted, most of them being casts and the few 
which have been struck difficult to determine. These medallions 
often present curious and interesting portraits from good models, ar.d 
a judicious selection adds considerable value to a Washington collf;c- 
tion, but even if recorded, the ordinary form of description in che 
absence of reverses, inscriptions, or particular references, would con- 
vey but a limited idea to the mind of the reader. 

We are indebted to William H. Key and George T. Morgan, 
engravers at the United States Mint, and George H. Lovett, of New 
York, for important technical information, and to R. Coulton Davis 
and Francis S. Hoffman, of Philadelphia, for many valuable sugges- 
tions courteously tendered during the progress of the work. 



W. S. BAKER. 



Philadelphia, Nov. i, iSS/j.. 



COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 



The Coins or Washington Pieces as they are usur ^j^, ermed, form 
an interesting group of the series under consideration. 

The year 1783, the date of the earliest, witnessed sc ne of the most 
important ejjents Jn.the histpry pf ourjixmnltj;, t!?e cl smg scenes in 
the struggle for independence. The proclamation of peace, the dis- 
bandment of the American Army, the departure of the British, and 
the event of December 23d, when Washington in an address full of 
dignity and patriotism, returned to the authority which created it, his 
Commission as Commander. " Having now finished the work assigned 
me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate 
farewell to this august body under whose orders I have so long 
acted, I here offer my Commission, and take my leave of all the em- 
ployments of public life." 

With this year then commences, and most fitly, our record of the 
Medallic Memorials of Washington, a record constantly being added 
to, and which we hope in the interests of the Republic, may never stop 
increasing. 

All the pieces in this list bearing the date 1783, as well as the 
Double Head Cent, had their origin in England, issued either as tokens 
or for speculative purposes to meet the demand for a circulation in this 
country. The portraits on these pieces are purely imaginary, having 
no resemblance whatever to Washington, and indeed it is apparent 
that none could have been intended. This will also include the 
2 (9) 



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"Geoigius Triumpho," and the "Naked Bust Cent" of 1792, both 
tradesmen's tokens, the latter presenting a head distinctively Roman in 
character, and well executed. 

The heads on Washington the Great, the Confederatio 1785, and 
the New Jersey Cent, all of American origin, present again portraits 
very far from any original and still more uninteresting, the name alone 
indicating the purpose of the engraver. But with the Large and Small 
Eagle cents of 1791, both of English origin, the work of Hancock, 
a well-known Birmingham engraver of the time, and no doubt intended 
as patterns for a copper coinage for this country, we have an authentic 
portrait of Washington. This head is also given on the Halfpenny 
tokens of 1791 and 1793, the Half Dollar of 1792 (No. 20), the Grate 
Cent 179S (a store card), the Liberty and Security pieces, and the 
North Wales tokens, all of English origin. It it also found on the 
Washington Half Dollars of 1792 (Nos. 23 and 24), executed by Peter 
Getz, an ingenious mechanic and self-taught engraver of Lancaster, Pa., 
near which place he was born about the year 1768. The head was 
no doubt copied from the Large Eagle Cent, and although not so well 
modeled, nor as accurate in outline, is well engraved and quite inter- 
esting as the production of a young man, with but limited facilities. 

This portrait, drawn from life at Philadelphia in the winter of 
1778-79, by Pierre Eugene Du Simitiere, a Swiss gentleman of culture 
who settled in that city in 1766, became known in Europe through, 
engravings published at Madrid in 1781, at Paris, and in London in 
1783. The original is not in existence, and there is reason to suppose 
that it was merely a drawing in pencil or water colors, which being 
sent abroad for engraving was carelessly laid aside and forgotten. The 



COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. ii 

heads on these pieces bear a close resemblance to the prints, which 
must have furnished the models for their execution. 

As a portrait of Washington, this profile does not reveal any very 
striking characteristics, and we imagine that while Du Simitiere may 
be considered quite a neat draughtsman, his talent did not extend to 
catchii^g^likenesSj^ither physical or mental. 

The pieces of the year 1792 known as the "Washington Half 
Dollars" (Nos. 20, 23 and 24) were struck from experimental dies for 
a gold and silver coinage, in anticipation of the establishment of a 
Mint for the country. The bill for that purpose which originated in 
the Senate, proposed that, " upon one side of each of the said coins, 
there shall be an impression or representation of the head of the 
President of the United States for the time being, with an inscription 
"which shall express the initial or first letter of his Christian or first 
name, and his surname at length, the succession of the Presidency 
numerically, and the year of the coinage;" the reverse of the gold and 
silver coins to bear the figure or representation of an eagle with the 
inscription, "United States of America," and the reverse of the copper 
coins, an inscription expressing the denomination. The House of 
Representatives, however, struck out the words referring to the head of 
the President, and declared that, " upon one side of each of the said 
•coins, there shall be an impression emblematic of liberty, with an in- 
scription of the word Liberty." 

The bill thus amended became a law April 2, 1792, and the so- 
called "Washington Half Dollars" remain as pattern pieces, No. 24 
possessing the best claim for recognition, as it is apparent that the 
-original text of the bill was founded on specimens submitted to the 



12 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 

Senate Committee, a number being struck in copper for the purpose, 
as well as for presentation to the different members of both branches 
of Congress. 

The objection to placing the portrait of Washington on the coin- 
age of the country, which prevailed at the time of the establishment 
of the Mint, would not be so forcibly entertained in our day, as numis-. 
matic teaching informs us as to its historical significance, and all fears 
of a monarchical tendency have long since been dissipated. The 
currency of a country should convey some idea of its history, and the 
placing of the heads of the successive Presidents on our coins, would 
be of great service in that direction, which cannot be the case under 
the present system. But in all probability we will continue as we 
began, and the liberty head will go on indefinitely. 

Of the pieces with fictitious portraits, which in consequence! of 
not bearing the name of Washington, have uncertain positions in this 
group. No. 7 "Georgius Triumpho," is well known. The head re- 
sembles that upon some of the coins of George III., but as at the date 
of issue, that monarch was not especially successful, at least as regards 
his American enterprise, it is more than probable that the designer,, 
prepared as the piece was for circulation m this country, intended to 
commemorate the triumph of the American George. We therefore 
incline to the opinion, that the "Georgius Triumpho" has quite as 
good a claim as the other pieces of 1783, to be included in the Wash- 
ington Scries. 

The legend of No. 12, "Non Vi Virtute \'ici," — not by force but 
by manhood have I conquered — is so pertinent in connection with 
Washington, that we have no hesitation whatever in recording it. The 



COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 13 

piece is quite a recent claimant for position, having been brought to 
light only three years ago, when it was acquired by the present 
possessor. 

No. 13 the New York "Non Vi Virtute Vici," is classed quite as 
often among the Washington pieces as with the New York coppers. 
The portrait bears a slight resemblance to Washington and we think 
was so intended, but the legend as in the case of No. 12, should de- 
termine the question. 

The portrait on No. 27 struck with a reverse of the Half Cent of 
1793 — the first year of the regular coinage, — is different again from 
all others in this list, and may have been copied from the original by 
Edward Savage, painted in New York in 1790. The transposition 
from a three-quarter face into a profile, will account for the difference 
in expression. The head is in quite high relief altogether unsuited 
for a coin, and the piece may rather be considered in the light of a 
fancy production, not intended as a pattern. 

The two cent and five cent pattern pieces of the United States 
Mint of the years 1863-66 all bear the Houdon head. The reverses 
of Nos. 38, 39, and 40 were adopted, but issued of course with different 
obverses. 



" I. UNITY STATES CENT 1783. 

Obz'crsc. — Bust in a R.mian mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend. 

WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783 
Reverse. — ONE CENT within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a 

bow; below, is the fraction -j-^ Legend. UNITY STATEIS OF 

AMERICA 
Size iS. Copper. 



14 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 

2. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783. 

Obverse. — Bust in a Roman mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend. 
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 • [A different 
head from No. i.] 

Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, with an olive branch in her 
extended right hand, and supporting in her left the staff and liberty- 
cap. Legend. UNITED STATES 

Size 18. Copper. 

3. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783. 

Obverse. — Bust in a Roman mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend. 

WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 • [Same head 

as No. 2.] 
Reverse. — [Same design as No. 2.] Legend. UNITED STATES 
Edge. — An engrailed line. 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

The head and figure are the same as No. 2, but the letters are heavier, and the date 
larger. 

4. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing ' the left, laureated. Legend. 
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 • 

Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, with an olive branch in her ex- 
tended right hand, and supporting in her left, the staff and liberty- 
cap. Legend. UNITED STATES; in e.xergue, t. w. i. e. s. 

Size 18. Copper. 

Of this piece two dies are found differing in the letters and spacing, both on the obverse 
;1 reverse, but the heads ai\d ligures appear to be the same ; the figures, however, arc 
*.i ent from that on No. 2, and not so well executed. One variety is struck with an 

i. ;.;railed line on the edge. 

5. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783. 

Obverse. — Bust in a Roman mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend. 
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 • 



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COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 15 

Reverse. — [Similar design to No. 4.] Legejid. UNITED STATES; 

in exergue, T. w. i. E. s. 
Size 18. Copper, Crosby 284... 

A different head from either Nos. i or 2, and the drapery has a button on it. The 
rever.'^p is also frnm anotlier die: liian No. 4. 

6. DOUBLE HEAD CENT. 

Obverse. — Bus-t in uniform, facing the left, laureated; beneath, is an 
elongated star of eight points. Legend. WASHINGTON 

Reverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, laureated ; beneath, is a 
similar star. . Legend. _ ONE .QENT 

Size 77. Copper. 

The busts on the obverse ;md reverse are the same, with slight dilterences in tlie execu- 
tion. The head is similar to that on No. 4. 

7. GEORGIVS TRIUMPHO 1783. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, laureated. Legend. GEOR- 
GIVS TRIUMPHO. 

Reverse. — The goddess of Liberty facing the left, behind a framework 
of thirteen bars, with a fleur-de-lis at each corner; in her right hand 
she holds an olive branch, and her left supports the staff of liberty; 
beneath, is the date 1783 Legend. VOCE POPOLI 

Size 18. Copper. 

6. V(/ASHINGTON THE GREAT. 

Obverse— \{t2.6. facing the right. Legend. WASHINGTON • 

THE . GREAT • D • G • 
Reverse. — A chain composed of thirteen rings, each bearing the 

initials of one of the thirteen original States, and on the central 

space 84 
Size I J. Copper. 

Only two specimens known, one in the collection at the U. S. Mint (S. 74), the other 
in the cabinet of William S. Appleton of Boston (A. 48). 



i6 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 

9. CONFEDERATIO 17854 

Obverse.— Bust facing the right. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON. 
Reverse. — A cluster of thirteen large stars upon a central field of size 

8, within a glory of twenty-four groups of fine rays. Legend. 

CONFEDERATIO • 1785 • 
Size 18. Copper, Appleton 12. 

10. WASHINGTON CENT i786.t 

Obverse.— Bnst facing the right. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON. 
[Same obverse as No. 9.] 

Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales 
gules, a chief azure; a bundle of arrows in his right talon, and an 
olive branch in his left; about his head, thirteen stars. Legend: 

* E • PLURIBUS UNUM • 1786 
Size 18. Copper, Appleton ij. 

11. NEW JERSEY WASHINGTON CENT.J 

Obverse.— Bust facing the right. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON. 

[Same obverse as No. 9.] 
Reverse. — A shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure. Legend. 

* E ♦ PLURIBUS * UNUM * 
Size 18. Copper, Crosby 1165. 

This piece, found in a lot of oM coppers about ten yeans ngo, by Mr. John W. Hasel- 
tine, of Philadelphia, was purchaaiil at the Crosby sale, June, 1883, by Ix>rin G. Parmelee, 
of Boston, for six hundred and tv,enty dollars, the highest price as yet paid for any single 
Washington pifce. The date is probably 17S6. 

12. NON VI VIRTUTE V\Q.\.— New Jersey. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right. Legend. NON VI 

VIRTUTE VICI. 
Reverse. — A shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure. Legend. 

* E ♦ PLURIBUS * UNUM * 
Size 18. Copper. 

I The Early Coins of America. Plate VII. J Idem, p. 352. 



COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 



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Only one specimen known ; it is in the cabinet of Lorin G. Parmelee. The head is dif- 
ferent and smaller than the three preceding numbers, and the shield i^ also smaller than 
that on No. II. 



13. NEW YORK WASHINGTON CENT. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. NON VI 
VIRTUTE VICI 

Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, facing the right, holding the 
scales of Justice in her left hand, and supporting in her right the 
staff and libwty-cap. Legeitd. NEO - EBORACENSIS •; in ex- 
ergue, 1780 

Size 18. Copper, very rare. 

14. ROBINSON S WASHINGTON CENT. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON PRESIDENT .1789 

Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales 
gules; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bundle of twelve 
arrows in his left; in his beak, a ribbon inscribed unum e pluri- 

BUS 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. 

A piece of recent date, published about 1863, by the late Alfred S. Robinson of Hart- 
ford, Conn. The dies were executed by George H. Lovett of New York. The head is 
similar to that on No. 2X. 



15. LARGE EAGLE CENT 1791. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHING- 
TON PRESIDENT 1791 

Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, si.x pales 
gules; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bundle of thirteen 
arrows in his left; in his beak, a ribbon inscribed unum e pluri- 
Bus and above his head, the words ONE CENT 

£^^^.— UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • x • 

Size ig. Copper. 

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i6. SMALL EAGLE CENT 1791. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniforin, facing the left. Legend. WASHING- 
TON PRESIDENT. [Same head as No. 15.] 

Reverse. — An eagle displayed, with upraised wings, on his breast a 
shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure ; in his right talon an 
olive branch, and a bundle of six arrows in his left; about his head 
are eight stars, above them an arch of clouds, reaching from w'ng 
to wing, and above the clouds, the words ONE CENT; under the 
eagle is the date 1791 

Edge.— UnVYED STATES OF AMERICA • k . 

Size ig. Copper. 

An impression with edge lettered " Payable at Macclesfield Liverpool or Congleton," 
and one in brass, are recorded in the Bushnell sale, Nos. 1236, 1237. Also two trial 
strikes of the head, the coat without buttons and blank reverse, one with edge lettered, 
" Payable at the warehouse of Thos. & Alexr. Hutchison," and the other, " Payable at 
Macclesfield Liverpool or Congleton," will be noticed in Bushnell, 1242, and Crosby, 299. 

17. LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY 1791. 

(9(ji,^rj^. —Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON 
PRESIDENT 1791 [Same obverse as No. 15.] 

Reverse. — A ship sailing to the right; beneath, are two oak branches, 
crossed. Legend. LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY 

£^^<.._PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVER- 
POOL • < • 

Size 18. Copper, extremely rare. 

18. SHIP HALFPENNY 1793. 

Obverse.-— ^\.\s\. in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON 
PRESIDENT. [Same obverse as No. 16.] 

Reverse. — A ship sailing to the right; on a panel beneath, is the date 
1793 Legend. HALFPENNY 

Edge.—^KYKm.E IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVER- 
POOL • X . 

Size ig. Copper. 

An impression in brass, is noted in the Bushnell sale, No. 1256. 



COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 19 

19. NAKED BUST CENT 1792. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, filleted. Legend. WASH- 
INGTON PRESIDENT. 1792 

Reverse. — An eagle displayed, with upraised wings, on his breast a 
shield argent, six pales gules; in his right talon an olive branch, 
and a bundle of thirteen arrows in his left; about his head six stars, 
and above them, the word CENT 

^^^.'.— UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • • ■ • y- ■ 

Size 18. Copper, extremely rare. 



20. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR 1792. 
Thirteen Stars. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON 
PRESIDENT 1792 [Same head as No. 15.] 

Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales 
gules, a chief azure; an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle 
of thirteen arrows in his left; on a ribbon in his beak unum e plu- 
RiBus and above his head thirteen stars, twelve in a curve reaching 
from wing to wing, and one beneath, just over the head. 

-fi'^^^.— UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - > 

Size 20. Silver. 

An impression in gold, formerly owned by M. I. Cohen of Baltimore, is now in the 
cabinet of Lorin G. Parmelee of Boston. Mr. Crosby in " The Early Coins of America," 
speaks of having seen only four impressions from these dies in silver; no additional speci- 
mens have come to the knowledge of the writer. The stars are six-pointed. 



21. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR 1792. 

Thirteen Stars, Copper. 

Obverse.— 'QwzX. in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON 

PRESIDENT 1792 [Same obverse as No. 20.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 20.] 

Edge.—YXaxa. or lettered UNITED STATES- OF AMERICA - x 
Size ip. Copper, excessively rare. 



20 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 

22. WASHINGTON CENT. 

Obrerse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEO. WASH- 
INGTON BORN VIRGINIA FEB. 11. 1732. [Same head as 
No. 15.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 20.] 

Size 20. Copper, Holland 8j2. 



23. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR l^<j2.— Ge/z .<:c. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- 
TON. PRESIDENT. I. 1792 

Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, si.x pales 
gules, a chief azure; an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle 
of thirteen arrows in his left. Legend. UNITED STATES OF 
AMERICA 

Sise 21. Silver, Bnshnell i2jj. 

These dies were the work of Peter Get?, of L.incaster, Pa., referred to in the text. The 
reverse die does not appear to have been approved, as it was defaced by a cut made by a 
chisel, intended no doubt as a mark of condemnation. The head is similar to that en No. 
15, from which in all probability it was copied. Only one impression is known; it is now 
in the collection of Lorin G. Parmelee. 



24. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR ^^^^.—Geiz sc. 

Ft/teen Stars. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- 
TON. PRESIDENT. I. 1792 [Same obverse as No. 23.] 

Reverse. T-Kn eagle displayed, with upraised wings, on his breast a 
shield argent, seven pales gules, a chief azure; in his right talon 
an olive branch, and a 'bv idle of six arrows in his left ; about !vs 
head, fifteen stars. Leg-^>/. .UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 

Size 22. Silver, extt. tely rare. 

This reverse is also the work of Peter Getz. A copy of this piece executed about 1858, 
by tlie late Robert Lovett, Jr., for Wdliam fdler of Philadelphia, is well known. Impres- 
sions were taken in Silver, G. Silver, Cojjper, Brass and Tin. The word copy on the 
reverse has been occasionally removed from impressions. 



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COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 



21 



25. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR lyfz. 

Fifteen Stars, Copper. 
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- 
TON. PRESIDENT. I. " 1792 [Same obverse as No. 23.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 24.] 
Size 21. Copper, rare. 

26. WASHINGTON HALF TiO\A.h.YL.—Fonrohert. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASH- 
INGTON PRESIDENTI. 1792 

Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales 
gules, a chief azure; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bun- 
dle of eleven arrows in his left. Legend. UNITED STATES 
OF AMERICA 

Size 22. Silver, Anihon Part V. ^oj. 

This piece, which appears to exist in but a. single impression, became known to col- 
lectors through the catalogue of the Jules Fonrobert collection. No. 6103, sold at Berlin, 
Germany, February, 1878. It was purchased at that time, by Prof. Charles E. Anthon of 
New York, since deceased, and is now owned by T. Harrison Garrett of Baltimore. 
The obvefse — although the head is different in drawing and expression — is probably a 
copy of No. 24, but we have no information as to when, where, or by whom it was exe- 
cuted. The transposition of the numeral in the legend to a final letter, will be noticed. 

27. HALF CENT 1793. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; above, is the word 

LIBERTY and beneath, the date 1793 
Reverse. — HALF CENT inscribed between laurel branches, tied by 

a bow; beneath, is the fraction ^ Legend. UNITED STATES 

OF AMERICA 
Edge.— TWO HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR 
Size i^. Copper. 

Only two specimens known. Snowden 39 and Bushnell 1254. 



28. WASHINGTON DOLLAR. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. 
TON PRESIDENT 1794 



Legejid. WASHING- 




22 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 

^ 

Reverse. — An eagle standing within a wreath formed of olive branches. 

Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
Size 26. Silver, Appleton jj. 

A fabrication of late years. A specimen in copper is noticed in the McCoy sale, No. 
2461. 

29. GRATE CENT 1795. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. G. WASH- 
INGTON. THE FIRM FRIEND TO PEACE & HUMANITY * 

Reverse. — An open fire-place with a grate, beneath which, LONDON 
1795. Legend. PAYABLE BY CLARK & HARRIS 13. 
WORMWOOD ST. BISHOPSGATE • 

Edge. — Engrailed. 

Size 18. Copper. 

This piece occurs with efige lettered, "Payable .it I^ndon Liverpool or Bristol."! 
There are two dies of the obverse, in one of which, the letters of the legend are nearer 
together r.t the bottom, than in the other. The head is of the same type as No. 15, but 
different in drawing and expression. An impression iu brass, is noted in the Bushnell 
sale. No. 1263. 



30. LIBERTY AND SECURITY. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON. [Similar head to No. 15.] 

Reverse — A shield argent, seven pales gules, impaling argent, fifteen 
mullets, ^nU above, an eagle displaced, with an olive branch in his 
right talon, and a bundle of three arrows in his left. Legend. 
LIBER.TY AND SECURITY 

Edge.—AV^ ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NA- 
TIONS :: : :: 

Size 21. Copper. 

An im]iression in brass is noted in the sale of Aprril, 1863. Impressions also occur, in 
which the final "S" is omitted from the last word on the edge. 



f Am. Journal of Numismatics, July, 1877, p. 23. 



COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 23 

31. LIBERTY AND SECURITY 1795. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON [Same head as No. 29.] 

Reverse. — A shield argent, seven pales gules, impaling azure, fifteen 
mullets, and above, an eagle displayed, with an olive branch in his 
right talon, and a bundle of six arrows in his left; beneath, divided 
by the shield, is the date 1795 Legend. LIBERTY AND 
SECURITY 

Edge.— ? AY AQUE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL * 

Size iS. Copper. 

Sijecitnens occur with edge lettered, "Birmingham, Redruth & Swansea," also, "An 
asylum for the oppress'd of all nations." One with plain edge size 17, Bushnell, 1260. 

32. LIBERTY AND SECURITY 1795. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. • GEORGE 
WASHINGTON • [Similar head to No. 29.] 

Reverse. — A shield, paly of sixteen argent and gules, impaling argent, 
fifteen mullets; above the shield an eagle displayed, an olive branch 
in his right talon, and a bundle of six arrows in his left; the date 
1795 is divided by the shield. Legend. .LIBERTY AND SE- 
CURITY. 

Edge.—A."^ ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NA- 
TIONS :: : :: 

Size 21. Copper. 

<Jnly two specimens are known, viz., Appleton 37, and Crosby 302. 

33. WASHINGTON DOLLAR. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHING- 
TON PRESIDENT 1796; the whole surrounded by a beaded 
circle, from which rays proceed outward. 

Reverse. — An eagle displayed, with upraised wings, a shield upon his 
breast, an olive branch in Iii.s right talon, and a bundle of six ar- 
rows in his left; about his head fifteen stars. Legend. UNITED 



24 



COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 



STATES OF AMERICA ; the whole surrounded by rays pro- 
ceeding inward. 
Size 24.. 

Described from No. 43, Plate XI, of Sjiowden's •' Medallic Memorials of Washington 
in the Mint of the United States." The piece which was owned at the time (1861), by 
H. Drumheller, of Schuylkill Co., I'a., had been only temporarily deposited at the Mint, 
and was included in the collection through error. 



GEORGEIVS 



34. NORTH WALES TOKEN. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. 
WASHINGTON [Similar head to No. 15.] 

Reverse. — A harp, with a star at each side of the base, and sur- 
mounted by a crown, over which is another star. Legend. 
NORTH WALES 

Size //. Copper. 

An impression of this piece on a thick ]>lanchet llie edge lettereil, " Payable in Lancas- 
ter I^ndon or Bristol," will be noticed in the Crosby sale No. 310. 



35. NORTH WALES TOKEN. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGEIVS 

WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 34.] 
Reverse. — A harp, with two small stars at each side, and surmounted 

by a crown, over which is a fleur-de-lis. Legend. NORTH 

WALES 
Size ly. Copper, Crosby jog. 



36. NORTH WALES TOKEN. 

Obverse. — Bust facing the right. 

Reverse. — A harp surmounted tiy a crown. Legend. NORTH 

WA,LES 
Size ly. Copper, Snoivdei loi. 

This piece is described by Siiowden as being the same as No. 34, but witli bust facing 
right. This is an error, as the head on examination is entirely difierent. The reverse also 
shows a star at each side of the crown. T he obverse ard reverse are much worn, the 
legend on the obverse showing only the three la.^l letters "TON ", and the reverse in parts is 
quite indistinct. 



COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 25 

37. PATTERN TWO CENTS. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, a star on each side; below, 
is the date 1863 Legend. GOD AND OUR COUNTRY 

Reverse. — 2 CENTS in a wreath of wheat, tied by a band; the 
word cents in a curved h"ne. Legend. UNITED STATES OF 
AMERICA 

Size 15. Copper. Nickel. Aluminum. 

38. PATTERN TWO CENTS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 37.] 

Reverse.— 2 CENTS in a wreath of wheat, tied by a bow; the word 

cents in a slightly curved line. Legend. UNITED STATES OF 

AMERICA 
Size 15. Copper. Aluminum, 

39. PATTERN FIVE CENTS. 

(9(Jwrj^.— Undraped bust facing the right; below, is the date 1866 

Legend. IN GOD WE TRUST 
Reverse.— Ti surrounded by thirteen stars; below, CENTS Legend. 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
Size ij. Nickel. 

40. PATTERN FIVE CENTS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 39.] 

Reverse. — 5 within a circle of thirteen stars and thirteen rays; below, 

CENTS Legend UNIFED STATES OF AMERICA 
Size ij. Nickel. 

41. PATTERN FIVE CENTS. 

Obverse. — [.Same as No. 39.J * 

Reverse. — 5 within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a bow. 

Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
Size I J. Copper. Nickel. 

There are two varieties of this reverse, the difference being in the size of the numeral. 

4 



26 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 

42. PATTERN FIVE CENTS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 39.] 

Reverse. — 5 within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow. 

Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
Size ij. Copper. Nickel. 

43. PATTERN FIVE CENTS. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; below, is the date 18G6 

Legend. GOD AND OUR COUNTRY 
Reverse. — 5 within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow. 

Legi-nd. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
Size ij. Copper. Nickel. 

An entirely different head from No. 39, being larger and bolder. 

44. PATTERN FIVE CENTS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 43.] 

Rei'erse. — 5 within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a bow. 

Legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
Size /J. Copper. Nickel. 

45. PATTERN FIVE CENTS. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; below, is the date 1866 
Legend. UNIiZD STATES OF AMERICA [Same head as 
No. 39.] 

Reverse. — 5 CENTS within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a 
bow. Lege7id. IN GOD WE TRUST 

Size IJ. Copper. Nickel. 

46. PATTERN FIVE CENTS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 45. J 

Reverse. — 5 surrounded by thirteen stars; below, CENTS Legend. 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
Size IJ. Copper. 



WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON. 

' 'Hostibus prima fugatis. ' ' 

The Siege of Boston by the Continental Army, ended by the 
British evacuating the city on the Seventeenth day of March, 1776. 
This event was a cause of general rejoicing, and on the twenty-fifth 
day of the month, Congress passed the following resolution. "That 
the thanks of this Congress, in their own name, and in the name of 
the Thirteen United Colonies, whom they represent, be presented to 
his Excellency General Washington, and the Officers and Soldiers 
under his command, for their wise and spirited conduct in the siege 
and acquisition of Boston; and that a Medal of gold be struck in 
commemoration of this great event, and presented to his Excellency; 
and that a Committee of three be appointed to prepare a letter of 
thanks, and a proper device for the Medal." 

The Committee was composed of John Adams, John Jay, and 
Stephen Hopkins. 

The dies for th>j medal ordered in pursuance of the above* quoted 
resolution, were executed at Paris in 1786, by Pierre Simon Duvivier 
am eminent engraver, the device and inscriptions being furnished by 
the FCoyal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. The bust 
was modeled after the one by Jean Antoine Houdon the celebrated 
French sculptor, executed from a cast of the face, taken by him at 
Mount Vernon in October 1785, as referred to in the preface. Houdon 
returned to Paris in January 1786. 

This medal, the only one of Washington ordered by Congress, 

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28 WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON. 

may be considered both in an historic and artistic point of view, the 
most important of the entire Washington series. It commemorates 
one of the prominent events in the history of the Revoluticrti, and 
also presents the first authentic medalHc portrait of Washington. The 
head rather too fully developed in the modeling, is admirably exe- 
cuted, and is held by many to be tJie standard medallic portrait, while 
the reverse as to design and workmanship surpasses at)y other in the 
record, t 

The impression in gold struck for presentation to Washington, 
remained in possession of the descendants of a collateral branch of 
the family, until the winter of 1876, when it was purchased for the 
sum of Five thousand Dollars by fifty citizens of Boston, and given 
to the city. It is now in the Boston Public Library, the Trustees of 
that Institution having been selected as its custodians. 

A silver impression from the same dies also owned by Washing- 
ton, said to have been presented to him by the French government 
and subsequently owned by Daniel Webster, is now the property of 
the Mass. Historical Society, donated April 16, 1874 by Peter Harvey 
the then owner. It forms one of a set of eleven medals all in silver, 
struck expressly for Washington, from the dies ordered by the Con- 
tinental Congress, between the years 1776 and 1781 in honor of differ- 
ent revolutionary heroes. Three or four other impressions in silver 
— original reverse — are said to be in existence, but their whereabouts 
is unknown to the writer. 

t Electrotype copies of this head made in New York some t^'. nt' /ears ago, for a Mr. 
J. Crutchett, are well known. The bust is surrounded bv 3 '•la ssic b'ad, and beneath it 
appears, .4. Demarest Sc: the substitution of this name in lifci' i- the eal engraver, is an 
unwarranted assumption. 



WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON. 29 

A small medal published at Philadelphia about the year 1859, 
known a(S "The Siege of Boston Medalet," also commemorates this 
event. It was the work of the late Robert Lovett Jr. of that' city, 
being No. 2 of a series of three, the others not referring to Washing- 
ton. Mr. Lovett died November 1878; he was a good designer and 
engraver. 

The obverse of this piece an equestrian figure, has been struck, 
or as usually termed muled, with a draped and also with an undraped 
bust of Washington. Both of these were engraved by Robert Lovett 
Jr. after the Houdon model, the first being originally combined with 
a reverse bearing the inscription " Pro Patria," and the second with 
"Dickeson's Coin & Medal Safe," as described in the appropriate 
groups. As medals they are of course foreign to this connection, but 
have been included in the list on account of the obverse. 

47. WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, DU 
viviER PARIS. F. Lcgettd. GEORGIO WASHINGTON SV- 
PREMO DVCI EXERCITVVM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS ; 
at the base, COMITIA AMERICANA 

Reverse. — To the left on an eminence, Washington and his staff 
mounted, in the distance, the City of Boston being evacuated by 
the British, and in the middle ground, the American troops drawn 
up ready to take possession ; to the right a fort, and near it two 
cannon on one of which, is inscribed duviv. Legend. HOSTI- 
BUS PRIMO FUGATLS; in exergue, BOSTONIUM RECU- 
PERATUM XVII. MARTII MDCCLXXVI. 

Size ^j. Bronze, rare. 

A type metal ca.st of a reverse similar to the above, with the Roman numeral D omittecl 
from the date, has come under the notice of the writer. This would indicate the Execution 
of another die before the one described, but discarded in consequence of the error in the 
date. No struck impression of this reverse is known to us. 



30 WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON. 

48. WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON MEDAL. 

Second reverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 47.] 

Reverse. — [Same design as No. 47, but from a different die.] Legend. 
HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS ; in exergue, BOSTONIUM 
RECUPERATUM XVII MARTII MDCCLXXVI 

Size 4j. Silver. Bronze. 

The dies of the obverse and of this reverse are in the Museum of the Mint at Paris, 
and impressions can be obtained. Slight differences are noticed throughout the reverse, 
the one most plainly marl<ed being the omission of one leg of a horse, in the group of 
officers to the left. In the original (No. 47), the legs immediately beneath the horse rid- 
den by Wa.shington, consist of four, in this reverse only three appear. The letters of the 
legend and those in exergue, the latter without punctuation, are also different. The sup- 
position is, that the die of the original reverse became impaired or broke in the striking, 
and the present reverse was executed to replace it. 

49. WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON.— MW Medal. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 47.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 48.] 
Size ^2. Bronze. 

This medal furnished at the United States Mint, is struck from gun metal dies made in 
i860, from a medal wilh the second reverse. The manner of making these dies is as fol- 
lows. The medal is submitted to a heavy pressure from gun metal heated almost mto a 
state of fusion, thus conveying to the metal in intaglio the obverse ^nd reverse of the orig-' 
inal piece, and forming dies from which the mint medals are struck. These impressions 
are necessarily much inferior to the originals. 

50. SIEGE OF BOSTON MEDALET. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, on an eminence, head facing ; 
in the distance appears the city, and to the right the American en- 
campment ; to the left a battery. Legend. GEO : WASHING- 
TON. 1776 

Reverse.— SIF.GE OF BOSTON 1775-6 in three lines, within a 
wreath of olive branches tied by a bow, and connected at the top 
by a drum, two flags, and a stack of arms grouped ; below the 



WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON. 31 

wreath in a curved line, lovett's series no. 2. philada : Edge 
reeded. 
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. 

Impressions from these dies have been taken after the legend on the obverse, and the 
words, '^Lovett's Series No. 2. Philada:" were partially erased. They are easily recog- 
nized, as much of the detail in the distance and to the left on the obverse has also been 
removed, and the words on the reverse are still legible. Struck witli a plain edge. Tliesc 
dies were desti'oyed quite recently. 

51. GEO: WASHINGTON 1776. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 50.] 

Reverse. — Bust of VVa.shington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the 

right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON Edge reeded. 
Size 20. Silver. Copper. 

52. GEO: WASHINGTON 1776. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 50.] 

Reverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of 
bust, LOVETT and beneath, r. l. Legend. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON * SECURITY * Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Copper. 



DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. 



The Declaration of Independence will never lack in interest nor 
lose in importance, by being constantly referred to or delineated, and 
of the many attempts which have been made to perpetuate this event, 
and fix it in the memories of our people, the well known painting by 
Trumbull takes a positive position. 

But paintings are impaired by time and subject to accidents, while 
prints and ordinary reproductions are easily destroyed. Metal alone 
approaches the indestructible, and when Charles C. Wright carried 
out his idea of reproducing this picture in connection with Washing- 
ton, as a National Medal, he not only left a testimonial of his patriot- 
ism and artistic ability, but also bequeathed to posterity a legacy 
which will survive and always be appreciated. 

This med^l the largest of the Washington series, and second only 
in importance to the " Washington before Boston Medal," was executed 
by the engraver a few years previous to his decease, which occurred 
June 7, 1854, at the age of fifty-eight. Mr. Wright an American by 
birth and the best die engraver this country has produced, was 
the author of numerous works, many of them quite equal to this in 
merit, but his name will perhaps be better preserved by means of the 
"Independence Medal," than by any other of his efforts. 

The head after Houdon is the best medallic portrait of Washing- 
ton known to us, conveying all the truth and character of the original, 
and is remarkable for its excellence of execution, simplicity of treat- 

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. 33 

merit and dignity of expression. The reverse is admirably engraved, 
and is a faithful copy of the picture by Trumbull, representing the 
Congress of 1776 and'the Committee making their report of the famous 
Declaration. 

A medal issued at Philadelphia in the latter part of November 
1807, the work of John Reich a German by birth, at the time a resi- 
dent of that city and an assistant engraver at the United States Mint, 
had for a reverse a design representing the American' beaver gnawing 
at the over-shadowing British oak, the obverse bearing a portrait of 
Franklin. According to a notice in a contemporary Journal — the 
Aurora — of December ist, of the same year, fine impressions of this 
medal had that day been presented to George Clymer and Dr. Ben- 
jamin Rush, as surviving members of the Congress that declared the 
Independence of America, the medal having been struck in com- 
memoration of that splendid event. 

Subsequently, this reverse was struck with an obverse by the 
same engraver, containing busts of Washington and Franklin together, 
the former in uniform. This is the medal second described in this 
list. No. 54. 

No. 55 issued in 1834 appears to be of English work, the head 
after Stuart resembling somewhat that on the " Halliday Medal," de- 
scribed in a succeeding group; the device of tiie reverse, an eagle in 
flight with a scroll bearing the words, " All men are created equal, 
July 4, 1776," exhibits a freedom of execution, and excellence of 
drawing, which could only proceed from a practiced hand. The name 
of Lafayette introduced on the obverse, in connection with the Presi- 
dents of the United States from 1789 to 1834, the year of his decease, 
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34 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. 

is a graceful tribute to the memory of one, whose unselfish services in 
support of the Declaration, have endeared him to every American. 

No. 56 by J. A. Bolen of Springfield, Mass., presents the Houdon 
profile. The reverse of this piece is a copy of the obverse of the 
medal known as the "Libertas Americana," executed at Paris in 1783 
by Dupre, at the instance of Franklin, in commemoration of the 
Declaration of Independence, and the surrenders of Burgoyne and 
Cornwallis. 



53. INDEPENDENCE MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, C. c. wrigiit. 
D & F. GEORGE WASHINGTON in two parallel lines, divided 
by the bust. 

Reverse. — A copy of Trumbull's picture of the Congress of 1776, and 
the Committee making their report of the Declaration of Indepen- 
dence; above, is inscribed DECLARATION OF and beneath, 
INDEPENDENCE JULY 4™ 1776. Near the edge in a curved 
line, c. c. wright. fecit 

Size 5^. Bronze, 7)ery rare. Tin, Bushnell i2'/j. 

Admirable electrclypf copie.s of this medal are in e.^islence. They were made a few 
years ago by a Mr. G. Segebaden, and are quite deceptive. 

54. THE AMERICAN BEAVER. 

Obverse. — Busts of Washington and Franklin accolated, facing the left, 
the former in uniform; on edge of arm, r. 

Reverse. — The American beaver gnawing at the English oak, symboliz- 
ing the destruction of British authority in the American Colonies, 
In exergue, 1776 

Size 26. Bronze. 

The second use of thi.s observe. It was originally struck with a reverse refeiTing to the 
Peace of 1 783, No. 58 of the catalogue. 



DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. 35 

55. THE AMERICAN EAGLE. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in unifoi-m, facing the left; beneath the 
bust, J. H. H. Around the bust in three circular lines, G. WASH- 
INGTON EL"^ 1789 SERV? 8 YEARS J. ADAMS EL. 1797, 
4 Y. T. JEFFERSON EL. 1801 8 Y. J. MADISON EL. 1809 
8 Y. J. MONROE EL. 1817 8 Y. J. Q. ADAMS EL. 1825 
4 Y. A. JACKSON EL. 1829 LAFAYETTE APPOINTED 
MAJ GE':' OF THE U. S. ARMY 1777 DIED MAY 20, 1834 

Reverse. — An eagle in flight, the United States shield in his right 
talon, and an olive branch and a scroll inscribed, ALL MEN ARE 
CREATED EQUAL JULY 4. 1776. in his left talon ; at the top, 
the word INDEPENDENCE and at the base, the date 1834 con- 
nected by a row of thirteen stars. Edge — plain or engrailed. 

Size J2. Tin, rare. 

An impression, with the additional names M. Van Buren, W. H. Harason, and J. K. 
Polk on the obverse, and the date 1834 removed from the reverse of the piece, in rather a 
clumsy manner, is in the cabinet at the United States Mint. \_Snowden No. //.] 

56, LIBERTAS AMERICANA. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; beneath 
the bust, BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON 

Reverse. — Head of Liberty facing the left, with hair streaming back- 
wards, and over the right shoulder a pole and liberty-cap; on edge 
of shoulder, bolen Legend. LIBERTAS. AMERICANA. In 
exergue, 4 JUIL • 1776. 

Size i6. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 



PEACE OF 1783. 



The following advertisement appears in the issue of December 
28, 1805, of the United States Gazette, published at Philadelphia. 
"A medal worthy of the illustrious Washington has been executed 
in Philadelphia by a German artist (J. Reich] upon the designs of a 
person of taste, under the inspection of the Director of the Mint, the 
librarian of the Philosophical Society, and other gentlemen of pro- 
fessional ability or acknowledged judgment." 

A description of the medal is also given with the information 
that, "Proof impres.>ions in gold and silver are now submitted to 
publick examination, at the book store of John Conrad & Co. where 
subscriptions will be received for the same. In gold 50 Dollars, 
Silver at 5." 

The person of taste referred to, was Joseph Sansom a prominent 
merchant of Philadelphia, and the medal described is the one first 
mentioned in the subsequent list. The engraver John Reich, spoken 
of by Dunlap (Arts of Design in the U. S.) as employed at the mint 
and "the best artist in his line that Philadelphia had i. J," produced 
quite a number of medals, showing excellent workmanship and taste 
in execution. 

This medal designed co commemorate the acquisition of sover- 
eignty at the Peace of 17S3, represents Washington in uniform, the 
portrait probably after Stuart, but as it also possesses some of the 
characteristics of the Trumbull head, it is difficult to assign any 

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PEACE OF 178 J. 37 



particular source as the model. The design of the reverse is graceful 
and appropriate, and the work in good keeping. 

It formed one of a set of four, originally known as the "Sansom 
Medals," designed as "a series upon the happy establishment of the 
American Revolution," and was the first one to be issued. The 
others were the Franklin with the beaver reverse, referred to on 
page 33, the Washington and Franklin described in this list, and 
the "Commission Resigned," No. 71 of our catalogue, all of which 
were executed by Reich at the instance of Mr. Sansom. 

The obverse die of this medal broke quite early in the striking, 
but the reverse is still preserved by the descendants of Sansom, and 
is said to be in good condition, as is also the obverse of the Wash- 
ington and Franklin medal. 

The portrait of Washington on the second described medal also 
in uniform, is similar in character to the first, and no doubt was 
intended for the same, slight changes being requisite to harmonize 
it with the added head of Franklin. 

The placing of Washington and Franklin together on this medal 
is peculiarly significant, showing the influence of the civil as well as 
the military efforts in bringing about the successful issue to the 
struggle for independence. The Warrior and the Statesman, action 
and negotiation, working together accomplished the end, and the 
Peace of 1783 was due quite as much to the one, as to the other. 



57. PEACE MEDAL.— C C. A. U. Si 

■Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm R. Legend, 
G. WASHINGTON C. C. A. U. S. 



38 PEACE OF 1783. 



Reverse. — An eagle with lightning in his talons, and an olive branch 
in his beak, descending upon a section of the globe, inscribed 
UNITED STATES ; above the eagle, is the date 1783 

Size 26. Silver, extremely rare. 

This medal alluded to in the text as one of a set originally termed the " Sansom 
Medals," is generally known by its abbreviated legend, " C. C. A. U. S." — Commander in 
Chief of the Armies of the United States. 



58. PEACE MF-HPiL..— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Busts of Washington and Franklin accolated, facing the 
left, the former in uniform; on edge of arm r. [Same obverse as 
No. 54.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 57.] 

Size 26. Silver, I'ery rare. Bronze. 

This is also one of the "Sansom Medals." The dies as mentioned in the text are still 
in existence, but in all probatiility no further use will be made of them. 



MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 



The prominent events in the life of Washington are so closely con- 
nected with contemporary history, that the inscriptions on the medals 
of this group— a number of which were issued in his lifetime— furnish 
to the historical student a brief epitome of the subject. Beginning 
with the appointment as General of the Armies of the Colonies, and 
ending with his relinquishment of the Presidency of the United States, 
the struggle for Independence, and the establishment of the Union, 
are brought clearly to view. One link in the chain is, however, singu- 
larly omitted; 90 allusion is made to the Presidency of the Conven- 
tion of 1787, which, marking the commencement of the civil career of 
Washington, was quite as importan'- in its results as any of the events 
which are recorded. 

To the collector also, this group possesses considerable interest. 
It includes the "Manly Medal," the first issued in this country bearing 
the portrait of Washington; others again of considerable rarity, and 
some presenting heads altogether different m character from the ordi- 
nary medallic renderings. 

The first two pieces described in this list— the portrait after Du 
Simitiere— are, as regards the obverses, from the same dies as Nos. 20 
and 22 of the coins, in which group they have been usually included, 
but the inscriptions on the reverses should certainly entitle them to be 
designated as medals, and they have therefore been placed in this 
connection. 

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40 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 

The "Manly Medal," as it is generally termed, the production of 
Samuel Brooks of Philadelphiq.f was published in that city, by J. 
Manly, March, 1790, and as mentioned, is so far as we know, the first 
Washington Medal issued in this country. With the advertisementj 
announcing its appea. xnce and soliciting subscriptions, appears a certi- 
ficate dated February 22, 1790, by Thomas Mifflin, Governor of Penn- 
sylvania; Richard Peters, Speaker of the House of Assembly; Chris- 
tian Febiger, Treasurer of the State; and Francis Johnston, Colonel of 
the Army, declaring the portrait on the medal to be " a strong and 
expressive likeness, and worthy the attention of the citizens of the 
United States of America." The advertisement also states that "to 
subscribers a medal will be delivered of fine white metal, to resemble 
silver, for one dollar ; of a fine gold colored metal for two dollars ; of 
fine silver, for four dollars; and of gold, in proportion to weight." 

The head on this piece was executed in all probabilit)', from a 
model furnished by Joseph Wright, who painted a portrait of Wash- 
ington from life, at Philadelphia, in 1784, which was well known at 
the time and approved of as a likeness, and is said to have also taken 
a cast from the face, from which he produced a bust. The medal,, 
rather rude in execution, represents Washington as quite aged. 

Joseph Wright, son of Patience Wright, who became famous as a 
modeler in wax, was born at Bordentown, New Jersey, in 1756, and 
studied in London and Paris. While not possessed of any particular 
artistic ability, his portraits are truthful to nature, and always convey 
a sense of individuality. 



t Samuel Brooks, goldsmith and seal-cutter, 29 South Front Street. Philadelphia City 
Directory, 1793. 

\ The Pennsjlvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, March 3, 1790. 




MlLITAkv AND CIVIL CAREER. 41 

In the early part of 1790, Wright took advantage of the regular 
attendance of Washington at Trinity Chapel, New York, to draw a 
profile portrait in crayon during the services, without his knowledge. 
From this the artist afterwards made an etching— probably the first 
executed by a painter in this country — which he printed on a small 
card and published the same year, and in this shape has come down 
to us, one of the most faithful and interesting portraits of the Pater 
Patriae. It represents Washington in uniform, and was esteemed at 
the time to be an excellent likeness. The etching is executed with 
much taste and freedom, and became known in EIngland shortly after 
its publication, by close copies made by the engravers Coliyer and 
Chapman. 

This portrait' will be found on the "Twigg Medal," and on Nos. 
66, 67 and 68, by Thomas Wyon, son of George Wyon, the head of 
a family whose members have maintained for four generations, promi- 
nent positions in England as die engravers. Of these contemporary 
productions, the head on the " Twigg Medal "—although not a good 
rendering— gives the l?est idea of the original, those by Wyon not 
being very faithful. 

The head on the medal bearing the joint names of Wright and Bale, 
no doubt the work of Charles C. Wright alone, shows quite a different 
treatment of the Houdon model, from that on th- "Independence 
Medal," being inferior in drawing and expression. The three-quarter 
face, No. 76, also by Wright, gives the Stuart portrait, while the head 
on the "Robinson Medalet," executed by George H. Lovett, presents 
a free rendering of Houdon. 

The portrait on No. 63, "George Washington, of Virginia", is of 
6 



42 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 

no particular type. The dies for this medal — heretofore considered a 
contemporary piece — it is now stated were prepared in Baltimore,, 
about twenty-five years ago, at the instance of certain dealers, by a 
German die engraver, Selig Baumgarten, who settled in that city in- 
i852.t The workmanship is of the rudest character, and as the ob- 
ject seems to have been to deceive, by selling the impressions as if 
struck during the first Presidency of Washington, the appearance of 
the pieces must have materially aided the purpose. 

The most important medal in this group in an artistic point of view,, 
and as recording two of the most significant acts of Washington, is 
the " Commission Resigned, Presidency Relinquished," No. 70, exe- 
cuted about the beginning of the centur)', by Halliday, a celebrated, 
die engraver of Birmingham, England. The head is probably after 
Stuart, and both the obverse and reverse are engraved in the very best . 
manner. W'e are not informed as to whether it was produced at the 
instance of an English admirer of Washington, or was merely an un- 
dertaking of the artist, but be that as it may, it is one of the valuable 
pieces of the series, and impressions have belome very rare. The 
portrait and design are well known, however, through the yeopy made 
by John Reich, No. 71, originally forming one of the set of "Sansom 
Medals," alluded to in the previous group, and published at Philadel- 
phia, in the latter part of 1807. 

59. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legcttd. WASHING- 
TON PRESIDENT 1792 [Same obverse as No. 20.] 



t Vide Sale Catalogue, Massamore. Nov. 30, 1883. 



'M\ 




MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 43 



Reverse.— * GENERAL OF THE AMERIC/AN ARMIES 1775 
RESIGNED 1788 PRESIDEiNT OF THE UNITED STATES 
1789 - in ten parallel lines. 

Size ig. Copper, very rare. 

This piece occurs with the edge lettered, " United States of America."— 4*//<'/o«, ^o. 

60. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEO. WASH- 
INGTON BORN VIRGINIA FEB. 11. 1732. [Same obverse as 
No. 22.] 

Reverse.— * GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775 
RESIGNED 1783 PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 
1789 - in ten parallel lines. 

Stse ip. Silver, extretnely rare. Copper. 

This reverse, although bearing the same in.^cription as No. 59, is from another die, the 
letters being differently spaced. An impression in silver, Size 20, with the edge lettered, 
"United .States of America," will be noticed in the Bushnell sale, No. 1244, 

61. MANLY MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left ; on edge of arm, brooks. 

F. Legend. GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA, and 

beneath the bust, FEB. 11. 1732. in two lines. 
Reverse.— QY.Vi^'^Kl. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES, 1775. 

RESIGNED, 1783. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 

1789. in ten parallel lines; above the inscription a star, and below, 

in a curved line near the edge, j. manly &c. 1790.' 
Size so. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

Impressions in llVonze occur without tlie name of the engraver brooks, and in some 
cases the namPof the publisher has been erased from the piece. The omission of the en- 
graver's name arises from the fact that the medals were first cast before being struck, and 
the casts did not always fit into the die. Impress! ns in silver and tin are extremely rare. 
One in gold, is in the possession of William S. Appleton of Boston. 

62. MANLY MEDAL.— 5^<r^«^ obverse. 
Obverse.— ^\x%t in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm, s. b. f. 
Legend. GEO. WASH>INGTON NATUS VIRGINIA BR WM. 
C. and beneath the bust, 11 FEB. O. S. 1732. in two lines. 

; 



44 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 



Reverse. — [Same as No. 6i.] 
Size J I. Silver. Bronze. 

The reverse of this medal is from the same die as No. 6i, but the obverse, although 
presenting a similar head, is from another die, the engraver in this case using his initials- 
s. B., instead of his surname. The abbreviations of the legend no doubt refer to West- 
moreland County, as the l^irthplace. 

63. GEORGE WASHINGTON OF VA. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON OF VIRGINIA 

Reverse. — A pyramid of fifteen cannon balls, and beneath, two swords 
crossed. Legend. GEN' OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 
1775 RESIGNED THE COMMAND 1783 • ELEC!^ PRESI- 
DENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 • in two concentric 
lines. 

Size 21. Copper, Appleton, 16. Brass, Bushnell, 1282. Lead, 

Alassainore. 

tieorge \V. Ma'^saniore of Baltimore, the owner of the impression in lead, is the authority 
for the statement referred to in the text, that the dies of this medal were executed in that 
city about twenty-five years ago, and that the three impressions above noted are all that 
were taken at the time. 

64. GEORGE WASHINGTON OF VA.—Restrike. 

Oh'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 

WASHINGTON OF VIRGINIA [Same obverse as No. 63.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 63.] 
Size 21. Gold. Silver. Copper.* Brass. 

A restrike (Jany. 1883), from the original dies of No. 63. After taking sixty-four im- 
pressions, one in gold and twenty-one in each of the other metals, the dies were destroyed. 

* 

65. TWIGG MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Bust in irhiform, facing the right; on edge of arm, tvvigg. 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. \ 

y?^w«^.— GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 1775. 
RESIGN'D THE COMMAND. 1783. ELECTED PRESIDENT 
OF THE UNITED STATES. 1789. in nine parallel lines. 

Size 22. Tin. 



MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 45 

66. WYON yi'E.'DM^.— Presidency resigned. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm, wvoN 

Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 
7?«v„,^_GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 1775. 

RESIGND THE COMMAND 1783 ELECTED PRESIDENT 

OF THE UNITED STATES 1789. RE-ELECTED, 1793. RE- 

SIGN'D. 1797. in nine parallel lines. 
Size 2^. Tin, rare. 

67. WYON yi'E.Ti KI.A.— Resumed command. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm, t.'wyon 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON DIED 14. DECEMBER 
1799. AGED 68. 

/^f:vr.y^._GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775. 
RESIGN'D THE COMMAND 1783. ELECTED PRESIDENT 
OF THE UNITED STATES 1789. RE-ELECTED 1793. RE- 
SIGN'D 1797. JR.ESUMED THE COMMAND OF THE 
ARMIES 1798. in twelve lines. 

Size 2j. Tin. 

A 'ii":lar poitrait to No. 66, but difTeieTil in parts and not so well executed. Only two 
impressions are known to us, one in the collection at the U. S. Mint {Siio7vJfii g), and the 
other in the cabinet of the writer. Snowden's description makes the reverse the same as 
No. 66. An e.xainination of the piece proves this to be an error. 

68. REPUB. AMERL 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, wyoN 
and below the bust, 1796 Lege^id. GEORGE WASHINGTON 

Reverse. — In a beaded circle, a cannon, fasces, and caduceus crossed, 
behind a. scroll inscribed, REPUB AMERI Legend. GEN^ OF 
THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775 RESIGN^* THE COMM? 
17S3: ELEC" PRP:SIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 
1789 I RESIGNED THE PRESIDENCY 1796 - in three con- 
centric lines. 

Size 21. Bronze. Tin. 



46 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 

69. REPUB. P>MK'R\.—Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, wyon 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEB. 11. 1732. 
DIED Dc. 21. 1799 [Same bust as No. 68.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 68. ] 

Size 21. Bronze. Tin. 

70. HALLIDAY MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, halli- 
DAY. .s. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF 
THE UNITED STATES. 

Reverse. — A pedestal bearing upon one side the U. S. shield; over it 
is thrown a fringed cloth, upon which are deposited a bundle of 
fasces and a sword encircled by an olive wreath. Legend. COM- 
MISS.ION RESIGNED: PRESIDENCY RELINQUISHED. 
In exergue, 1797 

Size j/f.. Bronze, very rare. Tin, very rare. 

Two impressions in silver are noted. Crosby 351, and Wood 2400 a. 

71. SANSOM MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, r. 
Legend G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA. 

Reverse. — A pedestal bearing upon one side the U. S. shield. [Same 
design as No. 70.] Legend COMMISS. RESIGNED: PRESI- 
DENCY RELINQ. In exergue, 1797 

Size 26. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

A copy of the "Halliday Medal" executed by John Reich for Joseph San.^om, and 
published at Philadelphia in 1807, being one of the set of "Sausom Medals," referred to 
on page 37. The head of the obverse is closely imitated, but the reverse is quite different 
in detail from the original and not so well executed. These dies became useless through 
rust, before many impressions were taken, and tlie medals have become very rare, espe- 
cially those in silver. 

72. ShUSOlA rnKDATu.— Mini Series. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, R. 
Legend G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA. [Same as 
No. 71.] 



MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 47 



Reverse. — [Same as No. 71.] 
Size 26. Silver. Bronze. 

A reproduction of No. 71, made at the United .States Mint about the year 1859, through 
hubs taken from the original dies, forming new dies from which these medals furnished at 
the Mint, are now struck. This makes of course an exact reproduction, losing but little 
in the transfer. The letters are necessarily new, but in this case they have been so closely 
imitated, that comparison alone shows any difference. In the original the final letter "Q" 
of the legend on the reverse, is close to the floor of the pedestal, in the reproduction the 
distance is greater. 



73. SANSOM ME.UA'L..— Third dies. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, faci"ng the right; on edge of arm, r. 

Legend. G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA. [Same as 

No. 71.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 71.] 
Size 2g. Bronze. Tin. 

A reproduction through the same hubs as mentioned in the preceding note, but conveyed 
to a larger die. The letters are also larger and not especially made as in the former case, 
to imitate the originals. On the reverse, the floor of the jjedestal lias not been tooled out to 
the edge as in the other, the hub not transferring that portion of the design. These dies, 
formerly in jjossession of the late Joseph J. Mickley — now in jirivate hands — are in good 
condition. 



74. WRIGHT & BALE MEDAL. 

Obiierse. — Head facing the left ; beneath the head w. FT and near 

the edge in a curved line, wright & bale Legend. GEORGE 

WASHINGTON 
Reversed— ^OR^ FEB 22? 1732. CHOSEN COMMAND^ IN 

CHIEF JULY 1776. CHOSEN PREST 1789. DIED DEC^ 14. 

1799. AGED 68 YEARS, in six parallel lines, within a wreath 

of oak branches, tied by a bow. 
Size 28. Silver, very rare. Tin, very rare. 

An impression in .silver before ihe inscription, but with the wreath, and one in bronze 
reverse blank, will be noticed in the Bushnell sale Nos. 133S-1339. A trial impression 
of a similar head by Wright, reverse blank, is also recorded in the s;'.ine sale, No. 1335. 



48 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 

75. WRIGHT & BALE yiKDAl..— Second reverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 74, with the names; of the engravers partly 

removed.] 
Reverse.— BOR^ FEB. 22° 1732 CHOSEN COMMAND'^ IN 

CHIEF, JULY 1776 CHOSEN PRES^' 1789 DIED DEC^ 14 

1799 AGED GS YEARS in six parallel lines, within a wreath of 

oak branches, tied by a bow. 
Size 28. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

The reverse of this medal is from another die than No. 74, the letters of tlie inscription 
being differently spaced anil punctuated, and not so regular. The wreath is entirely differ- 
ent, the leaves broader and not so much worked on, altogether more graceful and artistic. 
The obverse also occurs with a blank reverse, generally in tin. 

76. GEN. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend. 

BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. 
Reverse.— Q^-^. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775. RESIGD. 

THE COMD. 1783. ELECTED PREST. U. S. 1789. in seven 

lines, the first two, and last two curving. 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

These dies have been destroyed quite recently. The oljverse has been struck with a 
number of other reverses. 

77. ROBINSON'S MEDALET. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON, FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE the 
whole surrounded by a border of scroll work, and alternate eagles 
and stars. 

Reverse.— ^QRH. FEB. 11. 17-32. GENERAL AMERICAN AR- 
MIES, 1775. RESIGNED. 1783. PRESIDENT, 1789 TO 1796. 
GENERAL U. S. ARMY, 1798. DIED, 1799. in nine lines, in 
a wreath of roses. 

Size 21. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

As this medal has been heretofore known by the name of the jiubliiher, the late Alfred 
S. Robinson of Hartford, Conn., we have thought best to continue the name, although 
tjotliing appears on th.e piece to warrant it. 



EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 

" Time increases his fame." 

Contemporary esteem and the reverence of posterity, have given 
birth to many admirable expressions referring to Washington, and the 
legends and inscriptions of the following medals, form no unimportant 
part of the record. 

With the polished utterance of the philosopher, the patriotic decla- 
rations of freemen, and the endearing expressions of affection, the lan- 
guage of eulogium seems to have been almost exhausted. Voltaire, 
when combining in Washington the genius of a soldier with the qual- 
ities of a statesman, showed in a brief sentence the foreign appreciation, 
while we, in our own homely designation, " Pater Patriae," give voice 
in quite as significant a manner to the feelings of his countrymen. 

This -group, attractive in its connection, also includes some of the 
best work of the series, and is entitled to the further consideration of 
beginning with the earliest medallic memorial of Washington. This 
medal struck at Paris in 177S by order of VoItaire,t presents an 
imaginary portrait of Washington, no authentic representation being 
available at the time in Europe. The brilh'ant Frenchman gave us no 
effigy, but the piece will always be valued for its epigrammatic legend, 
and as being the first medal issued in honor of Washington. 

The head on No. 79 resembles in some respects the profile by 
James Sharpies or Sharpless, an English artist, painted from life at 

t Journal and letters of Samuel Curwen, an American, iu England, from 1775 to 1783, 
entry of April 20, 1778. 

7 (49) 



so EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 

Philadelphia in 1796, for Robert Gary, of London, a business corres- 
pondent of Washington, prior to the war for independence. The por- 
trait, an admirable likeness, is well known through many copies in pas- 
tel made by the artist, from one of which an engraving was executed in 
1868, by H. B. Hall. The painting is still owned in England, but was 
exhibited in the United States in 1883, together with a full face also 
by Sharpless, and'autotype copies sold at the time. The head on the 
medal represents Washington as more aged than the painting. No. 
80, by Westwood, bears a portrait quite different from any other in 
the series, and unlike any known original. Both of these medals, 
issued shortly after the decease of Washington, are of English origin, 
and show skill of execution. 

The "Fame Medal," published in 1803, the head resembling that 
on No. 79, is a beautiful tribute to Washington, and as a piece, occupies 
a prominent position in the cabinet. The design of the reverse, simple 
and broad in its treatment, is executed in an artistic manner. The 
"Emancipator of America," the head very hke that on No. 80, and 
which is known but in a single impression as noted, seems to convey 
a similar idea. These pieces are also of English origin. 

The "Eccleston Medal," an important production by Webb, de- 
signed and published by Daniel Eccleston, of Lancaster England, in 
1805, represents Washington in armor — a singular conceit. The head 
is admirably modeled and the entire work executed in the very best 
manner, but as a portrait it cannot be assigned to any particular origi- 
nal. Daniel Eccleston, a member of the Society of Friends, is said to 
have possessed considerable mechanical ingenuity, and was well 
known for his many eccentricities. He was also a collector of coins. 



EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 5 1 



and medals, and besides. the Washington Medal, issued a halfpenny 
token in 1794, bearing his own portrait, called the Lancashire half- 
penny, and in 1802 published a large medal by Hancock, in honor of 
Napoleon. Eccleston passed two or three years in America, and 
during his residence in Virginia met Washington at Alexandria, who 
gave him an invitation to spend a few days at Mount Vernon. f His 
admiration for Washington expressed in this permanent manner, in- 
sures for his name a lasting remembrance. 

No. 89, which has come to be known as the "Ugly Head Medal," 
deserves its reputation so well as being the most unprepossessing of 
the entire series, that we have concluded to retain the title, although 
not very pleasing as a designation. The engraver may have intended 
to give us the Stuart head, but the effort at translation is not a whit 
more successful than the attempt at engraving. 

"Time increases his fame," as regards the obverse, was executed 
by William Kneass, chief engraver at the United States Mint from 
1824 until the year of his decease, 1840. If the Houdon type was in 
the mind of the designer, the resemblance is not very striking. The 
inscription of the reverse, which was prepared about i860, thouj^h 
brief is particularly appropriate. 

The profile by Joseph Wright, especially mentioned in the pre- 
ceding group, will be found on No. 92 by J. A. Bolen of Springfield, 
Mass. 

No. 94 by William H. Key of Philadelphia, assistant engraver at 
the United States Mint since 1864, presents a well known head after 
Houdon. The different reverses struck with this obverse, principally 

t Tlie Coin Collector's Journal, December, 1882. 



52 EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 

dfter an outline frame was etched around the head, are quite numerous, 
but man; of them bear no reference whatever to Washington, being 
mule pieces of the very first water. 

No. 96 by C. C. Wright after Houdon cannot be cited too often 
as an admirable medallic portrait. The reverse as described is the 
third combination, but is appropriate. The original issue of this ob- 
verse, is recorded in the group referring to the birth and death of 
Washington. 

Nos. 100 to 105 inclusive, of which only one set of each was 
struck in the metals mentioned and the dies destroyed, were executed 
by Wright at the instance of tlie late Charles I. Bushnell of New 
York. 

Nos. 106 to 109 inclusive also exist only in single sets. All of 
these pieces together with Nos. 88, 95, 97 and 99, bear the Houdon 
portrait. 



78. VOLTAIRE MEDAL. 

Obverse— Wtid^d facing the right. Legend. G^ WASHINGTON 
E« GENERAL OF THE CONTIN'- ARMY IN AMERICA. 

Reverse. — A military trophy, consisting of a cannon, mortar, balls, 
drum, and a trumpet and flags, resting on the ground, with diverg- 
ing rays. Legend. WASHIN. REUNIT PAR UN RARE AS- 
SEMBLAGE, LES TALENS ^\} GUERRIER & LES VER- 
TUS DU SAGE 

Size 2j. Bronze. 

Two irapies.5ions in silver are known. One in the possession of William S. Appleton of 
Boston, the other as we are informed by that gentleman, is in the Imperial Museum at 
Vienna. A specimen in tin is noticed in the Fewsmith sale, No. 1578. 




EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 53 

79. THE HERO OF FREEDOM. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON OB: 14 DEC 1799 IE: 68 

Reverse.— THE HERO OF FREEDOM THE PRIDE OF HIS 
COUNTRY AND ORNAMENT OF HUMAN NATURE 
1800 • in eight parallel lines, within a wreath of an oak and olive 
branch, crossed ; on the wreath are twelve stars, and from another 
at the junction above, thirteen arrows diverge towards the inscrip- 
tion. Legencf. LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 
STATES OF AMERICA. 

Size 2/f.. Silver, Bushiiell ijoj. Bronze. 

80. WESTWOOD MEDAL. 

Oln'crse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, west- 
wood. F. Legend. GEORGE) WASHINGTON ESQt^ LATE 
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

Reverse.— ^\T\i COURAGE AND FIDELITY HE DEFENDED 
THE RIGHTS OF A FREE PEOPLE DIED DPX? 14. 1799 
AGED 68 in eight curved lines within a wreath of laurel leaves, 
tied by a ribbon and ornamented with thirteen stars; at the junc- 
tion at the top, thirteen arrows diverge towards the inscription. 
Legend. MADE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE AMER- 
ICAN FORCES THE 15 JUNE 1775 

Size 2j. ' Bronze. 

One or two specimens are known in tin. IVoodward. 

81. WESTWOOD M¥.YiAL..— Second reverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 80.] 

Reverse. — [Similar to No. 80, but from a different die.] 

Size 2^. Bronze. 

This reverse, although similar in design and lettering to the preceding, is from another die, 
the arrangement of the lettere and wreath being quite different. In the inscription, periods 
after "PEOPLE"' and "68" will be notice<l, and the bow of the wreath is differently dis- 
posed. The field containing the inscription is also wider, and the arrows at the top longer. 



54 EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 

82. 'WKST\NOO'D.— Copper shell. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, west- 
wood Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON; all within a heavy 
wreath of oak leaves. 

Reverse. — Struck as a shell, convex. 

Size 38. Copper, Wood 4.5^. 

The head on this shell is entirely different from the "Westwood Medal," resembling 
somewhat that on No. 79, which is supposed to be the work of the same engraver. 

83. EMANCIPATOR OF AMERICA. 

Obverse. — Bust facing the right; on edge of arm, i. w. Legend. 
GEORGE WASHINGTON OB: 14 DEC« 1799. JE: 68. 

ie^2/«-5^.— EMANCIPATOR OF AMERICA in three curving lines 
between an olive and oak branch; above the inscription the angel 
of Fame flying to the left, holding to her mouth a long trumpet. 

Size 28. Bronze, Applcton 55. 

84. FAME MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right ; on edge of arm, h and 
below, an acorn and oak leaf Legend. WASHINGTON BORN 
FEBRUARY 11 1732 DIED DECEMBER 21 1799 

Reverse. — Fame flying over land and sea blowing a trumpet, an oak 
wreath in her left hand; a vessel in the distance, and the sun on the 
horizon. Legend WISDOM VIRTUE & PATRIOTISM; in ex 
ergue, MDCCCIII 

Size 24.. Bronze, rare. 

85. ECCLESTON MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Bust in armor, facing the right; on edge of arm, webb. 
Legend GENERAL WASHINGTON INSCRIBED TO HIS 
MEMORY BY D: ECCLESTON. LANCASTER MDCCCV. 

Reverse. — An Indian standing, with an arrow in his right hand and 
leaning on a bow, in a double circle between the words, THE 



n 



EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 5$ 

_ 

LAND WAS OURS. Legend. HE LAID THE FOUNDA- 
TION OFAMERICAN LIBERTY IN THE XVIII CENTURY. 
INNUMERABLE MILLIONS YET UNBORN WILL VEN- 
ERATE THE MEMORY— .OF THE MAN WHO OBTAINED 
THEIR COUNTRYS FREEDOM in three concentric lines. 
Size 4.8. Bronze. Tin, Appleton 68. 

86. THE DEFENDER OF LIBERTY. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. WASHING- 
TON • BORN FEB • 22 • 1732 

Reverse. — U. S. A. enclosed by a laurel wreath. Legetid. THE 
DEFENDER OF LIBERTY 

Size 24. Lead. 

An exiremely rude piece : the only impression we have seen, is in Uie collection at the 
U. S. Mint, obtained since the publication of Mr. Snowden's list. 

87. THE HERO OF TRENTON. 

Obverse.— V,ws\. to right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Reverse. —IVi^ HERO OF TRENTON, PRINCETON, GLOU- 
CESTER, YORKTOWN, &c. 
Size JO. Lead, McCoy 234.8. 

88. THE HERO OF AM. INDEPENDENCE. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branche.s lied 
by a bow, below which, the letter m Legend. WASHINGTON 

Reverse. — DIED DEC. 11. 179'J. in three lines within a wreath of 
laurel branches tied by a bow, below which, merriam boston 
Legefid. THE HERO OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. * 

Size J J. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. 

89. UGLY HEAD MEDAL. 

Obverse.^ — Bust in civil dress, full face; beneath the bust, i. b. g 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBY 22. 1732. * 
DIED DEC*^ li. 1799. * 



56 EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 

Reverse.— A MAN HE WAS TO ALL HIS COUNTRY DEAR, 
in four parallel lines, within a wreatli of olive branches, tied by a 
bow; above is an eye, from vvliich rays issue over the upper part of 
the field. 

Size 24.. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

A medal, the dies for wliich were cut many years ago by one Gardiner. They remained 
unused and unknown until within a short time, when they were brought to light. [Wash- 
ington Memorial Medals. By W. Elliott Woodward 1S65.] 

90. UGLY HEAD HlKVih.'L,.— Second reverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 89.] 

Rei>erse. — An eagle holding the olive branch and arrows, and sur- 
rounded by stars. 
Size 2^1.. Copper. Tin. 

91. TIME INCREASES HIS YAm-E..— Mint Series. 

Obverse.— WitTnA facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- 
TON 

Reverse.— Tim.^ INCREASES HIS FAME, in four parallel lines, 
within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow. 

Size 18. Gold. Silver. Copper. Bronze. 

92. HE LIVED FOR HIS COUNTRY. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, j. a. 
BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON 

Reverse— HY. LIVED, FOR HIS COUNTRY, in three parallel 
lines, within a wreath of olive branches: above and below the in- 
scription, a dotted line. 

Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

93. HE LIVED FOR HIS COUNTRY. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, bolen 
Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY 




EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 57 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 92.] 
Sise 18. Copper. 

A similar bust to No. 92, with slight differences, the most marked being in the ribbon of 
the cue, which on this obverse is much shorter; an additional button will also be noticed 
on the coat. The obverses h.ive been struck together. 

94. PROVIDENCE LEFT HIM CHILDLESS. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, key 

Legend. PATRIAE PATER 1732 
yj^tw-j^'.— "PROVIDENCE LEFT HIM CHILDLESS THAT 

THE NATION MIGHT CALL HIM FATHER". 1799. in seven 

lines. 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

95. PATER PATRI^. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust, facing the left. Legettd. GEORGE 

WASHINGTON BORN 1732 DIED 1799 
Reverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the 

left. Legend. PATER PATRIAE 
Size ij. Silver. Bronze. 

96., SI QU.-ERIS MONUMENTUM. 

Ob^derse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust c. c. w. f 

Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Reverse.— SI QUMR'iS MONUMENTUM CIRCUMSPICE in three 

lines, within a glory of rays, surrounded by a circle of thirteen 

rings linked, forming an endless chain; in each ring, the initials of 

one of the original thirteen States. 
Size ^o. Bronze. 

Struck fn 1883, being the third use of this obverse. It was originally struck with a 
reverse referring; to the birth and death of Washington, No. 133, of the catalogue. 

97. WASHINGTON STAR. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, between 
a laurel and palm branch, crossed. 

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58 EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 



Reverse. — WASHINGTON in a gloiy of rays shaped into a large star, 
and surrounded by a border of thirteen semi-circles each containing 
a star. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

98. WASHINGTON STPiR.— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand 
held to the rear; on the foreground, cannon balls and the letter l 
and in the distance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON, 1776. 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 97.] Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Tin. 

This obverse and the obvci'se of No. 97 , have been struck together. 

99. WASHINGTON STAR.— 5»«M sc. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. 

Reverse. — A star of five points, with diverging rays. 

Size 7. Silver. 

For purity of outline and delicacy of execution, the head on this tiny medalet, the pro- 
duction of F. B. Smith, cannot be surpassed. 

100. THOUGH LOST TO SIGHT. 

C'^Jrrrjf.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Reverse.— TViOXiCW LOST TO SIGHT TO MEMORY DEAR 

in five lines, surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars. 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a wreath of 
laurel, witliout legend. 

101. THOUGH LOST TO SIGHT. 

Obverse.— \{(iz.6. facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT 

[Same head as No. 100.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. too.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing tlie same head in a three tjiianer 
wreaOi of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON 



w^r 



EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 59 

102. QUANDO ULLUM. 

Obverse.— ¥icd.d facing the left. Lege>id. GEORGE WASHING- 
TON [Same obverse as No. 100.] 

Reverse.— QUANDO ULLUM INVENIEMUS PAREM in four 
lines, surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars. 

Sise 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a wreath of 

laurel, without legend. 

103. QUANDO ULLUM. 

Obverse.— \i&2.di facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT 

[Same obverse as No. 10 1.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 102.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a three quarter 
wreath of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON 



104. WHOM ALL DO HONOR. 

Ci^z'm^.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 

[Same obverse as No. 100.] 
Reverse.— \SIYiOn ALL DO HONOR MUST BE GREAT in four 

lines, surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars. 
Size iS. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a wreath of 
laurel, without legend. 

105. WHOM ALL DO HONOR. 

Obverse.— We.2.d facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT 

[Same obverse as No. loi.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 104.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a three quarter 
wreath of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON 



6o EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 

io6. MARK WELT HIS STEPS. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right; on edge "f neck, rl in script letters. 
Legend. THE GREAT WASHINGT^^N [Same head as No. 

97] 
Reverse.— G^^KT WASHINGTON HA. LIVED FOR YOU, 

MARK WELL HIS STEPS HIS COURSE PURSUE in eight 

lines. 
Size i8. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with t^vo other obverses bearing the same head. One above 
an oak and palm branch crossed, Legend, george Washington; the other plain. 

107. WHILE WE ENJOY THE FRUIT. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 106.] 

i?^^rj^.— WHILE WE ENJOY THE FRUIT, LET US NOT 
FORGET HIM THAT PLANTED THE TREE in seven lines. 
Sise 18. Silver. Copper. Bras.s. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with two otlier obverses bearing the same head, as described 
in preceding note. 

108. HOW ABJECT EUROPES KINGS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 106.] 

Reverse.— ViQ\N ABJECT EUROPES KINGS APPEAR, BY THE 

SIDE OF SUCH A MAN. in seven lines. 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with two other obverses beaiing the same head, as de- 
scribed in note to No. 106. 

109. FREEDOMS' FAVORITE SON. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 106 

Reverse.— WNW. FAIR FI ciEDOMS' FAVORITE SON. HAIL 

IMMORTAL WASHINGTON, in six lines. 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This reverse was also struck with two other obverses bearing the same head, as de- 
scribed in note to No. io5. 



MOUNT VERNON. 



The medallic memorials of the home and tomb of Washington, 
make a valuable contribution to the cabinet of the collector. Many of 
them important in size, and admirable in design and execution, and 
all, of interest for the subject, it may be safely assumed that the pieces 
of this group, are quite as attractive as any others of the series. 

Those by Frederick B. Smith, a pupil of C. C. Wright, show him 
to be but little inferior to the American prototype, as a modeler and 
engraver. His work thoroughly sincere and artistic in feeling, dis- 
plays a harmony of purpose both in conception and execution, which 
is extremely satisfactory. Mr. Smith, born in New York, Dec. 26, 
i8ii, still practices his profession although well advanced in years, 
and seems to have lost none of his early enthusiasm. The names of 
his former and present business partners, Hartmannf and Horst, appear 
on several of the medals, but the work is entirely his own. 

All the pieces with the exception of Nos. 114 and 115, bear the 
Houdon bust, the most noteworthy after those by F. B. Smith, being 
that on No. 1 18 by Wright, an admirable medallic portrait. The 
original reverse for this head, the inscription referring to the dates of 
birth and death of Washington, will be found described in the succeed- 
ing group. 

No. 1 1 3 by George H. Lovett, one of a series of sixteen, bearing 

— • 

■\ Herman Hartmann, a German by birth, died in New York, March 27, 1865. 

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62 MOUNT VERNON. 



on the reverses, designs of the different residences of Ihe Presidents of 
the United States, from Washington to Lincoln, is a good example of 
that engraver. A similar head on No. 124 by Mr. Lovett, is also well 
executed. The bust on " Resurgimus," by Joseph H. Merriam of 
Boston, deceased, is a good copy of the Duvivier on the "Washington 
before Boston Medal" — the favorite model — which it. also closely 
followed in the beautiful little piece by George H. Lovett, the last one 
of the list. 

The equestrian figure by Mr. Lovett No. 1 14, is a fictitious por- 
trait. Thi.s obverse v/as originally used in connection with reverses, 
referring to different headquarters occupied by Washington during the 
war for independence, as described in that group. 

no. THE HOME.— /: B. Smith sc. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath 
the bust, F. B. SMITH F. N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- 
TON. 

Reverse. — A view of the mansion, with the river to the left. In exer- 
gue, RESIDENCE OF WASHINGTON MOUNT VERNON, 
VIRGINIA; near the edge, f. b. smith f. n. y. 

Size .^o. Tin. 

111. THE HO'M'E..— Smith sc. second obverse. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; one edge of bust, f. b. smith 

& HARTM.^NN N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Reverse. — [Same as No. IIO.] 
Size 40. Tin. 

112. THE HOME..— Smith sc. tkird obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath 
the bust, F. B. SMITH & HORST N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON. 



MOUNT VERNON. 63 



Reverse. — [Same as No. no.] 
Size 4.0. Tin. 

A different obverse from No. t lo, although the heads resemble e.ich other closely; small 
differences, however, in the tooling of the hair and drapeiy, Can be easily perceived. 

113. THE HOME.— Zwi//'f Pres. Series. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; below 
the bu.st, G. H. LOVETT N. Y. Lege7td. GEORGE WASHINGTON, 
FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U° STATES the whole, sur- 
rounded by a wreath composed of roses and leaves. 

Reverse. — A view of the mansion; beneath the design, G. H. L. N. Y. 
Legend. WASHINGTON'S RESIDENCE AT MOUNT VER- 
NON 

Size 22. Silver. Copper. Bronze. ' Tin. 

This head with the same legend, but surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, was struck 
in tin with a blank reverse, Size 21. 

114. THE YiOyiE..—Lovctt sc. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand 
held to the rear; on the foreground, cannon balls and the letter L 
and in the di.stance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON, 1776. [Same obverse as No. 98.] 

Reverse. — A view of the house; beneath the design, g. h. l. Legend. 
THE HOME OF WASHINGTON MOUNT VERNON Edge 
reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

115. THE HOME. — Lovctl sc. second obverse. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in vniform, on an eminence, head facing. 

In the distance appears the city of Boston, and to the right a camp; 

to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON. 1776 

[Same obverse as No. 50.] 
/?^zw.jf.— [Same as No. 114.] Edge reeded. •< 

Size 20. Tin. 



64 MOUNT VERNON. 



1 1 6. THE IrLOMK.—Lovf/t sc. third obverse. 

Obveise. — Head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, be- 
tween a laurel and palm branch, crossed. [Same obverse. as No. 

97-] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 1 14.] Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. 

117. THE 1 0HiB. —Smith b:' Hartmann. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, F. b. smith 
& HARTM.'VNN N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same 
obverse as No. m.] 

Reverse. — A view of the entrance to the tomb, in a half wreath of oak 
and olive branches, tied by a bow; beneath the bow, s & h; above 
are clouds, and Fame flying to the right surrounded by diverging 
rays, a trumpet in her right hand held to her mouth, and a wreath 
in her left. Legend. TOMB OF WASHINGTON MOUNT 
VERNON, VIRGINIA. 

Size ^o. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

n8. THE TOMB.— 5«?//i &^//a/-/OTr7««. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; on edge of bust, c. c. w. f 

Legend. GEORGE W^ASHINGTON 
Reverse. — [Same as No. ii/-] 
Size 4.0. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

Only one set struck. Same obverse .is No. 96, this being the second use of it : the die 
was originally struck with a reverse, referring to the birth and death of Washington, No. 
133 of the catalogue. 

119. THE TOMB.— ^. B. Smith sc. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath 
«• the bust, F. B. SMITH F. N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. 
[Same obverse as No. no] 



MOUNT VERNON. 65 



Reverse. — A full view of the tomb, with an obelisk at each side of the 
entrance, and some figures in front In exergue, TOMB OF 
WASHINGTON, MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA; near the 

edge, F. B. SMITH F. N. Y. 

Size 4.0. Tin. 

120. THE lOW^.—Smith sc. second obverse. 

Ohverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, F. b. smith 
& HARTMANN N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same 
obverse as No. in.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 119.] 

Size 40. Tin. 

121. lYi'E, lOm'Q. —Smith sc. third obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath 
the bust, F. B. SMITH & HORST N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON. [Same obverse as No. 112.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 119.] 

Size 40. Tin. 

122. RESURGIMUS.— 7>/^/-r/V7w. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEBRUARY 22. 
1732. 

Reverse.— K tomb. Legend. DIED DECEMBER 14. 1799 RE- 

SURGIMUS • 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

/ 

Thii obverse occurs witli a blank reverse, struck in tin. 

123. RESURGIMUS. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732. 

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66 MOUNT VERNON. 



Reverse.— A tomb. Legend. PTED' DECEMBER 14 .1799. RE- 

SURGIMUS 
Size 20. Tin. 

A copy of No. 122, and not so well executed. 

124. THE tQyi^.—Loveit sc. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend. 

GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Reverse.— IhQ tomb, in a beaded circle. Legend. WASHINGTONS 

TOMB, MT. VERNON, VA.; a row of thirteen stars, completes 

the circle of the legend. 
Size iS. Copper. 

125. THE TOMB. — Lovett sc. second obverse. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 124.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

126. THE TOMB.— ZoveUse. third obverse. 

O^T'fw.— Statue by Houdon. Legend. WASHINGTON STATUE 

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 124.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

127. THE TOMB.— Loveit sc. fourth obverse. 

Obverse.— Brown's Equestrian Statue. Legend. WASHINGTON 

STATUE N. Y. 
Reverse. — [Same &s No. 1 24.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

128. THE TOMB. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. 

Reverse. — The tomb in an ornamental border, in which are thirteen 

stars. In exergue, the letter L 
Size 12. Silver. 

Two impressions in gold, have come under the notice of the writer. 



k 



BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL 
ANNIVERSARY, FEB. 22, 1832. 



The Medals referring to the dates of the birth and death of Wash- 
ington, with the exception of the one first named in the h'st, and those 
•belonging to the "Series Numismatica," are of American work, the 
most important being No. 133, the obverse by Charles C. Wright 
and the reverse by F. B. Smith. The head, after Houdon, is very 
little inferior in modeling and execution to that of the " Independence 
Medal," while the reverse, an admirably engraved oak wreath, is supe- 
rior to any similar work of the series. 

The obverse is still in existence, and has been struck from quite 
recently with a different combination. No. 96 ; but the reverse die was 
destroyed after a .few impressions onl}' were taken, including those 
struck with the bust by Smith & Hartmann, No. 134. 

The piece first described issued in all probability immediately after 
the decease of Washington, is of English origin, the head after Stuart. 
Of the three medals belonging to the extensive French publication, en- 
titled "Series Numismatica Universalis Virorum Illustrium," the one 
by Bacon gives purely a fictitious portrait. The others by Vivier are 
after Houdon and well modeled, the heads on both being the same, 
the error in spelling the name in one, being corrected in the other. 

No. 135 by Robert Lovett Jr. published in i860, does not present 
a very satisfactory rendering of the Houdon bust, and, although the 
largest and most ambitious, is certainly not the best Washington 

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68 BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. 

Medal produced by that engraver. No. 136 by the same artist, also 
after Houdon, is much better, and No. 143 by George H. Lovett 
shows taste and skill of execution. 

Nos. 138 and 139 by George H. Lovett are mules, the obverses 
really belonging to two of the sets of the Headquarters, as described 
in that group. Nos. 151 to 154 inclusive, of which only one set of 
each was struck in the metals mentioned and the dies destroyed, were 
executed by Wright, for the late Charles I. Bushnell of New York. 
The heads after Houdon, are not very good exponents of that en- 
graver's abilities. 

Nos. 1 5 5 and 1 56 the former after Floudon, and the latter probably 
after Stuart, are the work of the late Anthony C. Paquet; the first, 
struck at the United States Mint, is a beautiful medalet. 

The equestrian figure No. 158, resembles so closely a similar de- 
sign on the business card of Bale & Smith, that we have no hesita- 
tion in ascribing the work to those engravers. Nos. 145, 146, 149 
and 150, are mule pieces; the obverses by George H. Lovett have 
little to recommend them. 

No. 160 struck in 1832 in commemoration of the Centennial Anni- 
versary of the birthday of Washington, the head probably after Hou- 
don, is well known. The dies were executed in Philadelphia, but we 
are unable to give the name of the engraver. Impressions in tin were 
struck and distributed by the gold and silver artificers of Philadelphia, 
in the civic procession in that city, Feb. 22, 1832, which, although 
more than half a century has passed, is still referred to as a remarkable 
demonstration. t Impressions in silver were given to the officers of 

f A banner carried in tlie procession bore the design of the obverse of this medal, as ap- 
pears by a contemporary print in possession of R. Coulton Davis, of I'liilaielpliia. 



. BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. 69 

the day, and it is stated that one in gold was expressly struck for pre- 
sentation to Lafayette, as a memento of the occasion. No. 161 was 
struck during the same procession, by the tin-plate workers, the die 
for the purpose having been cut on the face of a hammer. 

No. 162, by Godfrey Conradt of Philadelphia, struck for and worn 
in the procession by the cordwjiiners, and No. 163 by Thomas, of 
New York, appear to exist only in single specimens. 

A cast of the obverse of the "C. C. A. U. S. Medal" No. 57, with 
a reverse "Centennial Anniversary 22d February 1832," also cast, 
formerly in possession of the late Joseph J. Mickley, will be noticed in 
the Bushnell sale No. 1365. 

129. BORN FEB 22d, 1732. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the left. Legend. GEN^ 

GEORGE WASHINGTON. 
ie«vrjt.— BORN FEB 22° 1732. DIED DEC^ 14 1799 in four 

parallel lines, within a wreath of oak_branches, crossed. 
Size 28. Tin, rare. 

130. SERIES NUMISMATICA.— ^<z^<?«. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right; beneath, bacon sculp. LcgC7td. 

GEORGIUS WASHINGTON 
Reverse.— ^Ki:\5'~, VIRGINIAE IN AMERICA FOEDERATA 

AN. M.DCC.XXXII. OBIIT AN. M.DCC.XCIX.— series nu- 

MISMATICA UNIVERSALIS VIRORUM ILLUSTRIUM M.DCCC.XIX. DU- 

RAND EDIDIT; the inscription in six parallel lines. 
Size 26. Bronze. 

131. SERIES NUMISMATICA.— F/z//Wr. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left; beneath, vivier f. Legend. GEOR- 
GIUS WASINGTON 



•JO BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. . 

. . . « 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 130, but from another die, the letters of the 

inscription being larger.] 
Size 26. Bronze. 

132. SERIES NUMISMATICA.— FzwV/-. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left; beneath, vivier f. Legend. GEOR- 

GIUS WASHINGTON 
Reverse. — [Same a.s No. 131.] 
Size 2(5. Bronze. 

This oVjverse although bearing the same head as No. 131 is from a different die, the 
eiTor in omitting the letter "h" from WASHINGTON being corrected. A variety of this 
piece with very slight differences, is noted in the Appleton Cat-ilogtie. 

133. BORN IN VIRGINIA. 

Oh'erse — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, c. c. w. f 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 

/e^,,r.sf.— BORN IN VIRGINIA FEB. 22. 17?2 DIED IN VIR- 
GINIA DEC. 14. 1799 in six parallel lines, within a wreath of oak 
leaves, tied by a bow. 

Size ^0. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

Same obverse as No. 1 18, this being the original use of it. The reverse die was exe- 
cuted by F. B. Smith. Only two impressions in silver, three in bronze, and three in tin, 
were struck. 

134. BORN IN VIRGINIA.— 5^<r^«rf obverse. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; on edge of bust, f. n. smith 
cS: HARTMANN N. V. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same 
obverse as No. 1 1 1.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 133.] 

Size 40. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

Two impressions in silver, three in bronze, and three in tin, and llie reverse die de- 
stroyed. 

135. FIDELI CERTA MERGES. 

Obverse. — Undraped bu.st facing the right ; bcneatli the bust, lovett 
FHiLA. Legend. GEORGIUS WASHINGTON PR/ES. PRIM. 
RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX 



BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832.. 71 

Reverse. — Minerva with a wreath in each hand, seated by an altar en- 
circled by a half wreath of palm branches, completed at the top by 
the words, FIDELI CERTA MERGES ; on the seat, rl in script 
letters, and below, MDCCCLX. Legend. NATUS FEB. XXII. 
MDCCXXXII OBIIT DEC. XIV. MDCCXCIX. 

Size jj. Bronze. Tin. 

An impression in silver, is noticed in the McCoy sale, No. 2322. 

136. BORN FEB. 22, -i-T^^.— Robert Lovett Jr. sc. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 

Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Reverse.— ?>0^^ FE2 22 1732 DIED DEC: 14 - 1799 - in four 

lines, the first and last curved, within a wreath of olive branches. 

Edge reeded. 
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

s 

137. WASHINGTON, BORN, 1732.— (?f^.^. Zw^//f<:. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. 
ie,.-,,^;-5^._WASHINGT0N, BORN, 1732. DIED, 1799. in three 

lines, the first curved, within a wreath of olive branches. 
Size 18. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

138. WASHINGTON, BORN, \Tyi..— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Pust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border 

ornamented with semi -circles and stars. 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 137.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

139. WASHINGTON, BORN, l^2,2.— Third obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border 

ornamented with shields and stars. [Same bust as No. 138.] 
Rezierse. — [Same as No. 137.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

This diverse and that of the preceding piece, were originally used in the sets of the 
■"Headquarters," executed by George H. Lovett, and described in that group. 



72 BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. 

140. WASHINGTON BORN, xti"^— Shield and star. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 137.] 

/e^m^.— WASHINGTON BORN, 1732 DIED, 1799 in three lines, 

the first curved, within a wreath of palm branches; at the base, the 

U. S. shield, and at the joining at top, a star. 
Size 18. Silver. 

141. SHIELD AND ^TP^.'R.— Second obverse\ 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 138.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 140.] \ 

Size 18. Copper. 

142. SHIELD AND ST AR.— Third obverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 139.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 140.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

143. BORN 1732 DIED I'jgq.— Thi shield. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend, 
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 124.] 

Reverse. — BORN 1732 DIED 1799 in two curving lines, above 
and below the U. S. shield; at top and base, are laurel branches 
crossed. 

Size 18. Copper. 

144. TH^ SUl'E'L'D.— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. [Same obverse as No. 125. J 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 143.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

145. THE S^\K\^V>.— Third obverse. 

Obverse.— S>\.-sX\.\t by Houdon. Legend. WASHINGTON STATUE 

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. [Same obverse as No. 126.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 143.] 
Size 18. Copper. 



BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. 73 

146. THE SHIELD.— i^J^ar/^ obverse. 

Obverse— Brown's Equestrian Statue. Legend. WASHINGTON 

STATUE N. Y. [Same obverse as No. 127.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 143.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

147. WASHINGTON NATUS \^J,7..— Liberty Cap. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 143.] 

7?fz/«'5f.— WASHINGTON NATUS 1732 OBIT 1799 in three par- 
allel lines; above the inscription a Liberty cap with diverging rays, 
the whole surrounded by a circle of alternate eagles and stars. 

Size 18. Copper. 

148. LIBERTY Q,KP.— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 144.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 147.] 
Size. 18. Copper. 

149. LIBERTY CAP .—Third obverse. 

Obverse.. — [Same as No. 145.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 147.] 
Size 18. . Copper. 

150. LIBERTY CKP.—Fourlk obverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 146.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 147.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

151. BORN FEB. 22. 1732. — Bushnell series. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a wreath of laurel. [Same head as 
No. 100.] 

Reverse.— BO-R.^ FEB. 22. 1732 DIED DEC. 14. 1799 in four 
lines, the last curved, within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a 
bow, the whole surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars. 

Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

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74 BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. 

152. BUSHNELL ^^^\^?>.— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a three-quarter wreath of laurel 
branches. Legend. WASHINGTON [Same head as No. 100.} 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 151] 
Size j8. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

153. BUSHNELL '^^'RIY.'^.— Third obverse. 

C(5z'fw.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- 
TON [Same obverse as No. 100] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 151.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

154. BUSHNELL S'ERl^S— Fourth obverse. 

Obverse:— Hezid facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT 

[Same obverse as No. 101.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 151.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

155. BORN 1732 DIED 1799. — Mint series. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, p 
Reverse.— ^O^^ 1732 DIED 1799 in four parallel lines, within a 

wreath of olive branches. 
Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze. 

156. BORN 1732 DIED l^^.—Paquet sc. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 155, the letters smaller.] 
Size 12. Copper. 

157. NATUS 1732 OBIIT 1799.— ^o'^<'- 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right, surrounded by thirteen^ 
stars. 



BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. 75 

Reverse.— '^Kl\3'=> 1732 OBIIT 1799 in a circle formed of an inner 
and outer line, across which is a tablet — equally dividing the in- 
scription — bearing a fac-simile of Washington's signature. 

Size 6. Silver. 

A reduction of the bust on the Norwalk Memorial piece, No. 369 of the catalogue. 
Only a few impressions taken, when the dies broke. 

158. BORN FEB. 22d 1732. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure advancing to the right, hat in his left 
hand held forward. LegeJiel. GEORGE WASHINGTON 

Reverse.— BOR"^, FEB. 22° 1732. PRESIDENT 1789 TO 1796. 
DIED, 1799. in six parallel lines, in a beaded circle, surrounded 
by alternate stars and liberty caps. 

Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

159. BORN FEB. 22d 1732. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border 
ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 138.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 158.] 
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

160. CENTENNIAL MEDAL 1832. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in an oval medallion carried 
by an eagle in flight. The eagle is surrounded by diverging rays, 
and the medallion is draped with a ribbon bearing the inscription, 
PATRIAE PATER 

Reverse.— SimiCYi & DISTRIBUTED IN CIVIC PROCESSION 
FEB^^ 22'''" 1832 THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF 
THE BIRTH DAY OF WASHINGTON BY THE GOLD & 
SILVER ARTIFICERS OF PHILAD. in eleven parallel lines. 

Size 20. Silver. Tin. 

These dies are still :,truclc from, and impressions in copper, bronze, brass and tin, show- 
ing the reverse to be badly cracked, are common. Original impressions known only in 
silver and tin, have become very rare. A few specimens in copper struck about 1858, 
before the reverse die cracked, are in existence. 



76 BIRTH, DEATH AND CS^'^dNNIAL, 1832. 



161. CENTENNIAL 1832. 

C^^m^-.—Und raped bust facing the left. Legend. GEO. WASH- 
INGTON. FEB 22 1832 
Reverse. — Struck as a shell. 
Size 26. Tin plate. 

162. CONRADT MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; below the bust, conradt, 

170 N. FOURTH s. 

Reverse.— TW^ FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY FEBRUARY 

22d. 1832 in six lines; at the base, PHILA. 
Size 23. Tin. 

The only impression of this piece, which has come to the knowledge of the writer, was 
formerly owned by the late Joseph J. Mickley, and was disposed of at the sale of his 
effects, Philadelphia, November 5, 1878. The present possessor is unknown to us. 
The Philadelphia City Directory for the year 1831, contains the following: "Godfrey 
Conradt Engraver 170 N. 4th Street." 

163. THOMAS MEDAL. 

Obi'ersc. — Bu.st facing the right; below, THOMAS N- Y. Legend. 

WASHINGTON BORN FEB^ 22^" 1732 
;?^z;?w.— CENTENNIAL at top; CELEBRATION at bottom; be- 

t^veen, "FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE. FIRST IN THE 

HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN" in four lines, the second 

and third only straight. 
Size 22. Tin, Appleton j6. 



FUNERAL MEDALS. 



The Medals of this group although few in number, are perhaps the 
most valued of all the earlier Washington pieces. The time and pur- 
pose of their issue and their legends, give to each an interest beyond 
all others, and the possessor insensibly appropriates a particular niche 
in the collection, for their preservation. 

" He is in glory, the world in tears," may seem to be an exagger- 
ated expression, but we imagine that these few words more fully con- 
vey the feelings of a nation in mourning, than pages of eulogy or 
declamation. 

The medals Nos. 165 and 166 which are the best known, are said 
to have been struck for, and worn in, the funeral ceremonies held at 
Boston shortly after the decease of Washington. The former in the 
Masonic demonstration of February 11, 1800, attended by sixteen 
hundred brethren, and the latter at the civic procession of eleven days 
later. Original impressions in silver of these pieces, are quite rare. 

The dies for both were executed by Jacob Perkins of Newburyport 
Mass., a man of marked ingenuity, whose name is closely connected 
with the history of bank note engraving in this country; which, in 
improvements and appliances has resulted in such excellence of pro- 
duction, that American note's are recognized as superior to those of 
all other nations. Mr. Perkins also produced the dies for the other 
pieces mentioned in this list, with the exception of No. 164 which is 
stated to have been the work of Nicholas Pearce, a fellow-craftsman. 

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78 FUNERAL MEDALS. 



The designs for all were furnished yy Dudley A. Tyng a prominent 
lawyer, and at the time the Unite J States Collector of Customs at 
Newbuiyport. 

The portraits of the different pieces are of the same type, and were 
taken without doubt from the profile drawn and etched by Joseph 
Wright in New York in 1790, and particularly referred to on page 41 ; 
the head on No. 164 being most like the original, and better in char- 
acter and expression than any of the others. This portrait was well 
known in the New England States, both in original impressions of the 
etching, and through a copy published in the March number of the 
Massachusetts Magazine, 1 79 1. 

The head on No. 167, which is known in but a single example, is 
smaller than those on Nos. 165 and 166, indicating another die, while 
impressions of these from at least four or five dies are in existence, 
slight variations only distinguishing them. No. 168 struck on an oval 
planchet — also only known in a single impression — not having come 
under the immediate notice of the writer, the portrait is assumed to 
be of the same character as the others. 

No. 164 the most important in the group both as to si^e and design, 
has become extremely rare, especially in good condition, the soft metal 
in which they were struck causing most of them to present, in our day, 
rather a dilapidated appearance. 

No. 169 struck on an oval planchet and for which no reverse seems 
to have been executed, is said to exist in only three impressions, two 
being in gold. They may be considered in the light of trial pieces. 



FUNERAL MEDALS. 79 



164. VICTOR SINE CLADE. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of olive 
leaves. Legejid. GEORGE WASHINGTON. 

Reverse.— Kn altar, inscribed VICTOR SINE CLADE and on the 
top, a funeral urn against which a boy leans weeping; on the left, 
Minerva holding a shield with the eagle displayed, and on the altar 
and at the right, a group of various implements of peace and war. 
Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS. In 
exergue, BORN FEB. 11. 1732 OB. DEC. 14. 1799 JE". G8. 

Size j6. Tin, extremely rare. 

165. SKULL AND CROSS BONES. 

Obverse.— Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of laurel 

leaves. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN 

TEARS. 
Reverse. — A skull and cross bones, at the base. Legend. B. FEB. 

11. 1732. GEN. AM. ARMIES, 1775. RE. 1783, PRES. U. s! 

AM. '89. R. '96. GEN. ARM. U. S. AM. '98. OB. D. 15. '99. 

in four concentric lines. 

Size I p. Gold, excessively rare. S\\vtr,rare. Tin, Crosby J26. 

Two varieties of this reverse, have come under the notice of the writer, the letters being^ 
slightly different in form and spacing. 

i65. FUNERAL URN. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of laurel 
leaves. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN 
TEARS. [Same obverse as No. 165.] 

Reverse. — A funeral urn, inscribed ^W Legend. B. F. 11. MM. 

. G. A. ARM. 75. R. '83. R U. S. A. '89. R. '96. G. ARM. U^ 
S '98. OB. D. 14. 1799. in two concentric lines. 

Size ig. Gold, extremely rare. Silver, rare. Copper, Crosby 322. 

Tin, rare. 

Three varieties of this reverse are noted, the letters being different. One die also has a 
period after the letter " S," at the top of the urn, which does not appear in the others. Of 
the obverses of this and No. 165, four varieties have cpme under our notice. The differ- 
ence consists in the wreath, the number of berries, and the form of the letters in the legend. 



8o FUNERAL MEDALS. 

167. FUNERAL \3YL\\.— Crosby sale 3 ig. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of laurel 
leaves. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN 
TEARS. [Similar head to No. 165, but smaller.] 

Reverse. — A funeral urn, the base inscribed G. W. 

Size 16. Tin. 

This piece the only known specimen, is too much corroded and worn, to speak positively 
as to the legend on the reverse, but it seems to be the same as No. 1 66. The urn is en- 
tirely different. 

168. FUNERAL URN.— Cz-a/. 

Obverse. — Bust facing the left, within an oval wreath; below the bust, 
1732. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON, BORN, VIRGINIA, 
F. 11. 

Reverse. — A funeral urn, with base inscribed, G. W. , at the left of the 
urn, America, personified by a female Indian, with a head-dress of 
feathers, stands weeping, her left arm resting on the urn, her right 
hand raised and pointing upward; a weeping willow shades the urn, 
and below the group, 1799. Legend. C A. ARM. 75, R. 83, P. 
U. A. 87, R. 96, G. AR. U. S. 98. 

Size iyy^22. T\n, Holland ?,?>2,. 

169. HE IN Ql.OYLY.— Oval. 

Obverse. — Bust facing the left, in an olive wreath; below the bust, G. 

W. Legend HE IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS. 

OB. D. 14. '99 M". •68. 
Reverse. — Blank. 
Size 16X1Q. 'Rronzt Apfleton 6j. 

Two impressions in gold of this piece are said to be in existence, but their whereabouts 
is unknown to the writer. 



INDIAN PEACE MEDALS. 



In the early part of the year 1792, the celebrated Indian orator and 
Seneca Chief Sa-Go-Te-Wat-Ha, or "He-Kecps-Them-Awake," bet- 
ter known under the name of Red Jacket, with a number of Chiefs of 
the Six Nations, visited Philadelphia, then the seat of Government, at 
the invitation of the first President. The invitation grew out of a de- 
sire on the part of the Government, to attach the Indians if possible to 
the interests of the United States, and at the same time to persuade 
them to exchange the savage state for one of civilization, a project 
dear to the heart of Washington. 

During this visit the President presented to Red Jacket, a silver 
memento six and three-quarter inches in height and five inches in 
width, on the principal side of which was engraved a design repre- 
senting Washington in uniform and standing, having just given the 
calumet of peace to an Indian Chief who is smoking it. To the ex- 
treme left is a pine tree, and at the feet of the Indian lies a tomahawk, 
as if just discarded in the interests of peace, further typified by a man 
ploughing in the background. Beneath, is the inscription " George 
Washington President. 1792." The reverse bore the United States 
shield on the breast of the American eagle displayed, and over his 
head a glory breaking through a cloud and surrounding thirteen 
stars. 

The custom of distributing medals to the Chiefs of the Indian 
tribes, either as pledges of amity or upon the conclusion of treaties, is, 
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82 INDIAN PEACE MEDALS. 

however, of much earlier date in this country. Medals struck for the 
purpose during the reign of George I. (1714-1727), bearing that 
monarch's head on the obverse, and a design illustrative of Indian 
life on the reverse, are known to have been presented to the Indians. 

This silver memento known as the " Red Jacket Medal," which is 
still in the hands of one of his descendants, is interesting as being the 
first presentation of the kind on the part of the Federal Government 
that we are aware of Subsequently, commencing with the adminis- 
tration of Thomas JeiTerson (1801-1809), medals bearing the por- 
traits of the successive Presidents with the exception of Harrison, 
have been regularly issued, the reverses for a series of years, ending 
with President Taylor, bearing the same design, two hands clasped 
and a tomahawk and pipe crossed, with the inscription " Peace and 
Friendship."t Several reverses have been used in this Presidential 
series since the administration of Taylor, that for President Johnson 
— ^the work of Anthony C. Paquet — bearing a bust of Washington 
after Houdon, upon a pedestal inscribed Peace, and in front of which 
Columbia is grasping the hand of an Indian. 

During Washington's first term as President, no medals appear to 
have been struck for the purpose, and if other presentations beside the 
Red Jacket memento were made, they must have been of a similar 
character. 

The first three pieces described in this list, known as the " Sea- 
son Medals," were issued during the second term, and although not 

\ A t)'pe metal cast of one of these reverses. Size 38, in conjunction with a similar cast 
of the head by Duvivier on the "Washington before Boston Medal," is in possession of the 
writer. The piece thus made has been silvered, and attention is drawn to it so that if others 
exist error may be avoided. 



INDIAN PEACE MEDALS. 83 

bearing the head of Washington are usually classed in the series. 
They were unquestionably used as Indian Peace Medals, the designs 
referring to different phases of civilized life, being intended to attract 
attention to its comforts and advantages, and to induce them to make 
a change in their habits of living. 

These medals executed in England by C. H. Kuchler, an excel- 
lent engraver of the time, are ^admirable examples of the art. The 
modeling of the cow in No. 170 cannot be easily surpassed, and the 
action of the figure in No. 171 is particularly worthy of attention. 
They were struck in silver and bronze, and probably not more than 
two full sets in perfect impression are in existence. As single pieces 
they are rare. No. 171 in bronze being more frequently met with than 
the others. . 

No. 173 which is only known as a shell, appears from the style 
of lettering to be also of English origin, and may be the work of the 
same engraver, Kuchler. The modeling of the figures and the gen- 
eral execution, are quite equal to anything of the medallic art which 
has come under our notice. This beautiful shell is included in this 
group, under the supposition that it was prepared as the obverse of a 
Peace Medal for Washington's administration, but the reverse from 
some cause not having been executed, the dates of birth and death 
were placed on the die shortly after the decease of Washington, and 
a few impressions taken. 

The oval medalet at the end of the list, described from the piece 
in possession of the writer, may be considered more in the light of a 
curiosity, than as having any bearing on the subject matter of the 
group. The head of Washington quite neatly executed, cannot be 



84 INDIAN PEACE MEDALS. 

assigned to any particular original. We are unable to give any in- 
formation as to the engraver, or the time and purpose of publication. 



170. THE SHEPHERD. 

Obverse. — A landscape. In the foreground a shepherd with a staff in 
his left hand, a cow and calf, two sheep and a lamb; in the distance 
hills, trees and a house, in which the door being open, two persons 
are seen ; on base of design, c. H. kuchler. f. In exergue, U. S. A. 

Re-c'crse.— SECOND PRESIDENCY OF GEO: WASHINGTON 
MDCCXCVI. in five parallel lines, within a wreath of olive and 
oak branches tied by a bow; on the bow, k. 

Size JO. Silver. Bronze. 

171. THE FARMER. 

Obverse. — A landscape. In the foreground a man sowing grain, and 
in the distance a farm-house, and a man ploughing. At left base, 
KUCHLER. In exergue, U. S. A. 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 170.] 

Size JO. Silver. Bronze. 

172. THE FAMILY. 

Obverse. — The interior of a room. In the background a woman 
weaving at a loom, and in the foreground another spinning; at the 
left a child watching an infant in a cradle near a chair, and on the 
right, an open fire-place ; on base of design c. H. K. F. In exergue, 
U. S. A. 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 170.] 

Size JO. Silver. Bronze. 

173. WASHINGTON SILVER^SHELL. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right upon a 
pedestal, on which is depicted a ship in sail, a man ploughing, and 



INDIAN PEACE MEDALS. 85 

war trophies; to right of pedestal stands Mineiva, and to the left 
an Indian warrior. Legend. GEN. GEO. WASHINGTON 
PRESI. OF THE UNIT. STA. In exergue, BORN FEB^ 1732. 
DIED DEO 1799 

Reverse. — Struck as a shell. 

Size ^o. Silver, extremely rare. 

174. OVAL MEDALET. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, in a wreath 
of laurel branches. Legend. IN WAR ENEMIES 

Reverse. — Bust of William Penn, facing the left, in a wreath of olive 
branches. Legend. IN PEACE FRIENDS 

Size 11Y.14.. Tin. 



HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR 
FOR INDEPENDENCE. 



The different Headquarters occupied by Washington during the 
struggle for independence, are memorable points, and make as a 
whole, a complete rounding out of his military career. From the 
earliest to the latest — from Cambridge in '75, where he took com- 
mand, to Newburg in '83, which saw the final disbandment of the 
army, — each has its special bearing and significance. One suggests 
triumph, another defeat; one misery and privation, another glory 
and renown; here discord and plot, there manhood and truth; but, 
all are silent witnesses to the development of a character, which 
reached the highest degree of excellence humanity can attain. 

Courageous to insist, but prudent to restrain ; patient in defeat, 
and modest in success; with judgment to direct, and virtue to con- 
trol; his only ambition the fulfilment of his duty, his only desire 
freedom for his country. This was Washington I 

Of the many localities which have become endeared to Americans 
in this connection, only a few will be found mentioned in the follow- 
ing list, and none of the pieces are at all equal in point of design 
and execution, to the needs of the subject. The three sets by George 
H. Lovett, unimportant in size, bear the same bust — a military por- 
trait — the difference being in the surrounding ornamentation. The 
head may be termed a variation of the Houdon, that profile 110 doubt 

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HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR. 87 

being intended by the engraver. The reverses of these sets are all 
from the same dies, ten in number. 

Those of Valley Forge, Tappan and Newburg, Nos. 175, 178 
and 181, the obverses of which are adorned with an equestrian figure, 
also the work of Mr. Lovett, possess but little merit as pieces, show- 
ing haste in execution. The reverses of Nos. 175 and 181, will be 
noticed as struck with the obverse of Robert Lovett's "Siege of Bos- 
ton Medalet," also an equestrian figure, but much better in every re- 
spect than the other. 



175. VALLEY FORGE. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand 
held to the rear; on the foreground cannon balls, and the letter L 
and in the distance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON, 1776. [Same obverse as No. 98.] 

Reverse.— K farm-house. Legend. WASHINGTON'S HEAD- 
QUARTERS. AT VALLEY FORGE Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

176. VALLEY FORGE. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, on an eminence, head facing. 

In the distance appears the City of Boston, and to the right a camp ; 

to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON. 1776 

[Same obverse as No. 50.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 175.] Edge reeded. 
Size 20. Silver. 

177. VALLEY FORGE. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, between 

a laurel and palm branch, crossed. [Same obverse as No. 97.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 175.] Edge reeded. 
Size 20. Copper. 



88 HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR. 

178. TAPPAN. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 175.] 

Reverse.— A farm-house. Legend. WASHINGTON'S HEAD- 
QUARTERS AT TAPPAN Edge reeded. 
Sise 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

179. TAPPAN. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 177.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 178.] Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Copper. 

180. 1P^T>Y>PCi^.— Erected 1700. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
Legend. HISTORICAL & FORESTRY SOCIETY OF ROCK- 
LAND COUNTY ♦ ORGANIZED FEB. 22. 1878 [Same bust 
as No. 136.] 

Reverse. — A farm-house, in a circle ; beneath the design, TAP- 
PAN Legend. WASHINGTONS HEADQUARTERS 1780 * 
ERECTED 1700 * 

Size 22. Bronze. Tin. 

181. NEWBURG. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 175] 

Reverse. — A farm-house; beneath the design, G. h. l. Legend. THE 
OLD HASBROOK HOUSE NEWBURG, N.. Y. Edge reeded. 
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

182. NEWBURG. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 176.] 

i^trwjt-.— [Same as No. 181.] Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Copper. 



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HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR. 89 

183. NEWBURG. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 177.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 181.] Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Copper. 

184. HARLEM.— Zozz-rZ/'j Series, No. i. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border or- 
namented with shields and spears ; the coat is without buttons. 

Reverse. — The house, in a circle; beneath the design, g. h. l. Legend. 
HEADQUARTERS AT HARLEM, N. Y. 1776. * N9 1 ♦ 

Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

185. WHITEPLAINS.— iV^. 2. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 1 84.] 

Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS 

AT WHITEPLAINS, N. Y. 177G ♦ N9 2 * 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Ol 

186. CHADS FORT>.— No. 3. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.] 

Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS 

NEAR CHADS FORD, P^ 1777 ♦ N" 3 * 
Sise iS. Silver. Copper. 

187. WHITEMARSH.— iVi7. 4. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.] 

Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS 

AT WHITEMARSH, P-^ 1777 * N9 4 * 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

188. VALLEY FORGE.— iV^. J. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.] 

Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS 

AT VALLEY FORGE, P^ 1777 & 78 ♦ N° 5 * 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

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90 HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR. 

189. TAPPAN.— 7V^. 6. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.] 

Reverse.— T\\& house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS 

AT TAPPAN, N. Y. 1778 ♦ N'^ 6 * 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

190. MORRISTOWN.— A'*?. 7. 

Oln-erse. — [Same as No. 184.] 

Reverse— T\v^ house, in a circle. Legend.. HEADQUARTERS, 

MORRISTOWN, N. J. 1779 & '80 * N9 7 * 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

191. SUFFERNS.— iVi;. 8. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.] 

Reverse.— 'Y\i& hou.se, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS 

NEAR SUFFERNS, N. Y. 1780 * NV 8 * 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

192. DOBBS FERRY.— iVb. p. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.] 

Reverse.— The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS 

NEAR DOBBS FERRY, N. Y. 1781 * N9 9 * 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

193. NEWBURG.— iV(A 10. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.] 

Reverse.— Ihc house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS 

AT NEWBURG, N. Y. 1783 * N'!" 10 * 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

194. HARLEM. — Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a borckr or- 
namented with semi-circles and stars. [Same bust as No. 184, the 
coat with buttons.] 



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Reverse. — [Same as No. 1 84.] 

Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. 

This obverse was stnick with all the reverses, as described from No. 184 to 193 inclusive, 
ten pieces. It was also struck in copper, with an undraped bust of Washington facing the 
right, the obverse of No. 137, and with tlie obverse of No. 184. 



195. Yik.'RL.^lR..— Third obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border or- 
namented with shields and stars. [Same bust as 194.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 184.] 
Size 18. Silver. Tin. 

Tills obverse was struck with all the reverses as described from No. 184 to 193 inclusive, 
ten pieces. This set is rarer than either of the preceding. The obverse was also struck in 
copper, with an undraped bust of Washington facing the right, the obverse of No. 137, and 
with the obverse of No. 1 94. 



MEDALS WITH KOSCIUSKO, LAFAY- 
ETTE, FRANKLIN, AND OTHERS. 



While we are not quite assured that all of the pieces in this 
group may be properly termed Washington MedaJs, as in a number, 
the Washington feature appears to be really of secondary importance, 
yet some of the combinations, such as those with Kosciusko, Lafay- 
ette, Franklin and Martha Washington, are appropriate and signifi- 
cant. Others again like Webster, Everett and McClellan, while not 
precisely pertinent may be received in an historic or national sense ; 
but we regret the necessity of recording such a startling inconsistency 
as the portrait of Edwin Forrest on a medal in conjunction with one 
of Washington. 

The tragedian may or may not have achieved a national ' reputa- 
tion, but in no way is he entitled to this distinction, nor could his 
name ever properly appear thus connected. Such a perversion of 
true medallic purposes should be sharply censured, and it is to be 
deplored that more or less of this bad taste occurs throughout our 
record. Much of this arises from the loose practice oi muling, as it is 
technically termed ; that is, the custom of striking with obverses other 
and different reverses than those originally prepared for them, and 
often bearing not the slightest connection. The case under notice is a 
glaring example of this practice, — a practice which apart from its 
enors gives subject-matter always perplexing to the collector, and 
at the same time extremely annoying to the compiler. Obverses 

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of course may be used with reverses other than the originals when 
consistent in purpose, and such combinations, while extending the 
subject, often increase rather than lessen the interest. 

All the pieces in this group with the exception of Nos. 201, 207 
and 212, the first two after Stuart, and the last' a fictitious design, 
give the Houdon profile, the most important being the one first 
described. This medal the work of Rogat a French engraver, bear- 
ing the heads of Washington, Kosciusko and Lafayette together, 
the heads admirably modeled and executed, is an interesting and 
highly valued piece' of the series. It was probably issued shortly 
after the decease of Lafayette. Restrikes known by the words 
"Cuivre," or "Bronze," in stamped letters on the edge, are frequently 
met with, but original impressions are quite rare. 

No. 197 by Wright and Bale, and No. 201 by Bale alone, are 
well known to collectors. James Bale whose name appears on 
several medals in connection with C. C. Wright, was subsequently 
associated with F. B. Smith. Their business card, having for obverse 
an equestrian figure of Washington, very similar to No. 212, is one 
of the rarities of that class of Washington pieces. Mr. Bale died at 
New York in October 1851. 

No. 198, by C. C. Wright, struck in honor of Lafayette at the 
time of his visit to the United States in 1824, is a good example of 
that engraver, both of the heads being well executed. This medalet 
has become scarce especially in perfect condition. No. 200 also in 
connection with Lafayette, a recent production designed by Isaac F. 
Wood, of New York, bears the>name of George H. Lovett as engraver 
of the piece, but the Washington head is really the work of his 



94 KOSCIUSKO^ LAFAYETTE, FRANKLIN, ETC. 

brother the late Robert Lovett, Jr. transferred from a hub still irj 
existence. 

No. 208 in connection with Martha Washington, also the work 
of Robert Lovett, Jr. is welt known. This obverse was used by 
William Idler of Philadelphia with his business card as a reverse. 
No. 204 by Joseph H. Merriam a Boston die-engraver, lately de- 
ceased, presents a fair medallic head, the obverse was struck with 
several reverses, among which may be noted Mr. Merriam's largest 
business card. 



196. KOSCIUSKO AND LAFAYETTE. 

Obverse. — Heads of Washington, Kosciusko and Lafayette, accolated, 
facing the left; beneath, rogat. Legend. TO THE HERO'S 
OF LIBERTY THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE'S INDE- 
PENDENCE. 

Reverse.— GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN THE 22? FEB^ 1732, 
AT BRIDGE-CREECK DIED THE 14™ DECEMBER 1799, 
AT MONT-VERNON in three lines ; THADEUS KOSCIUSKO 
BORN THE 12™ FEB^' 174G, AT MERUZOWSZEZYZNA 
DIED THE le'':" OCT« 1817, AT SOLEURE in three lines; 
LAFAYETTE M. J. P. R. Y. GILBERT DUMOTTIER BORN 
THE 6'^," SEPTEMBER 1757, AT CHAVINIAC DIED THE 
207 MAY 1834, IN PARIS, in four lines; each inscription sur- 
mounted by a wreath of oak leaves, cercle brittanique rue 

NEUVE ST AUGUSTIN N° 5 5 A PARIS. BORREL 

Size j2. Bronze. 

197. LAFAYKTrE.— Par Nodi/eFrairum. 

Obverse. — Heads of Washington and Lafayette, face to face, within a 
wreath of laurel branches, the former on the left; below the wreath, 
w & B. 



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Reverse.~YAR NOBILE FRATRUM in three lines, within a wreath 
of laurel branches; tibove the inscription a rose, and below it, a 
rose with two leaves. ' \ 

Stse ly. Silver. Copper. Tin. 1" 

198. LAFAYETTE 1824. \ 

Odverse.— Head of Washington facing the left. Legend GEORGE 

WASHINGTON 
Reverse.— W&ad of Lafayette facing the right; beneath, is the date 

1824 Legend. GENERAL LA FAYETTE 
Size p. Silver. Tin. 

An impression in gold, has come under the notice of the writer. The obverse occurs 
in silver, with a blank reverse, and tlie obverse and reverse are frequenUy found struck on 
the silver and copper coinage of the time. 

199. LAFAYETTE. 

Ol'verse.— Head of Washington facing the left. Lege?td. GEORGE 
• WASHINGTON [Similar head to No. 198, but smaller.] 
Reverse. — Head of Lafayette. 
Size 6. Silver. 

This obverse occurs with a reverse bearing the date 1776 in a \vreatli, struck in silver. • 

200. LAFAYETTE.— iV^. K Medal Club. 

Obverse.— Undrz.'^ed bust of Washington facing the right, in a half 
wreath of palm branches; on edge of bust, lovett; outside of the 
wreath in a half circle, carried out at the top by a row of thirteen 

stars, I. F. W. Dl'iS. N. Y. MEDAL CLUB SERIES NO. I G. H. L. FEC. 

[Same bust as No. 136.] 
Reverse.— ^Mst of Lafayette in civil dress, facing the right. Leo-aid 

GENERAL LAFAYETTE 
Size 20. Silver. Bronze. 

201. FRANKLIN.— ^W^j-^. 

Obverse.— ^u&t of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the 
left ; beneath the bust, bale 



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Reverse. — Bust of Franklin, three-quarter face to the right; beneath 

the bust, BALE 

Size ij. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

202. FRANKLIN.— /"ar Nobile Fratrutn. 

Obverse. — Busts of Washington and Franklin, at three-quarter face 
toward each other, the former on the right ; below and between the 
busts, BALE [Same busts as the obverse and reverse of No. 20i.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 197.] 

Size I y. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

203. FRANKLIN— LAFAYETTE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 202.] 

Reverse. — Heads of Washington and Lafayette, face to face within a 

wreath of laurel branches, the former on the left; below the wreath, 

w & B. [Same as the obverse of No. 197.] 
Si::e ij. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

204. FRANKLIN.— iW<'ma«.f<r. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; beneath the 
bust, MERRiAM Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN 
FEBRUARY 22. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left ; beneath the bust, merrL'\m 
Legend. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BORN JAN. 17. 1700. 

Size 20. Bronze. Tin. 

205. FRANKLIN.— £';7>«// Cxlo Fulmen. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded 

by a border ornamented with shields and spears. [Same obverse 

as No. 184.] 
Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left; on a scroll extending up 

each side, eripuit ccelo fulmen, sceptrumque tyrannis Legend. 

B. FRANKLIN 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. 



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206. FRANKLIN .—Eripuit Ccelo Fulmen. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded 
by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse 
as No. 194.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 205.] 

Size 18. Silver.. Copper. Brass. 

207. FRANKLIN. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the 
left. Legctid. BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. 
[Same obverse as No. 76.] 

Reverse.— ^nst of Franklin wearing a cap and facing the left. Le- 
gend. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 

Size 12. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 



208. MARTHA WASHINGTON. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust-of Washington facing the right; beneath the 
bust, LOVETT Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 

Reverse.— ^Mst.^ of Martha Washington facing the left. Legend. 
MARTHA WASHINGTON 

Size ij. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

This obverse occurs with a reverse bearing ihe date i860, witliiu .1 meath of olive 
branches. Struck in brass and tin. 



2og. MARTHA WASHINGTON 1792. 

Obverse.— {Jndr&Yi&d bust of Washington facing the right; beneath the 
bust, LOVETT Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 1792 

Reverse— hxxst of Martha Washington facing the left. Legend 
MARTHA WASHINGTON 1792 

Size jj. Silver. Nickel. 

From the same obverse and reverse dies as No. 208, the dates having been added. 
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210. WEBSTER. 

Obverse. — Uiidraped bust of Washington facing the left; beneath the 

bust, KEY Legend. PATRI^ PATER 
Reverse. — Bust of Webster draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. 

Legend. DANIEL WEBSTER 
Size i8. Tin. 

There are three different states of this obverse die: 

1 . As above described. 

2. With the date 1732, as described under No. 94 and one or two others. 

3. With an arched frame around the bust, as described in tlie next piece. No. 211. In 
this state combined with many different reverses. 

211, WEBSTER. 

Ob-cerse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left, in an arched 
frame of a single line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI/E 
PATER 1732 [From the same die as No. 210, the frame and 
date having been added.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 210.] 

Size 18. Tin. 



212. CLAY. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure of Washington advancing to the right, 
hat in his left hand held forward. Legend. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON [Same obverse as No. 158.] 

Rnierse. — Bust of Clay draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. 
Legend. HENRY CLAY 

Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

213. CLAY. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded 
by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same ob- 
verse as No. 194.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 212.] 

Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



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214. EVERETT.— it/<rrr?flwj-r. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; beneath 
the bust, MERRiAM LcgeTid. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN 
FEBRUARY 22. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Everett facing the left; beneath the bust, mekriam 
Legend. EDWARD EVERETT BORN lAPRIL 11. 1794. 

Size 20. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

215. EVERETT. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right. Legend. 

GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732. 

[Same obverse as No. 123.] 
Reverse. — Bust of Everett facing the left. Legend. EDWARD 

EVERETT BORN APRIL 11. 1794. [A different bust from the 

preceding.] 
Sise 20. Copper. 

2i5. McCLELLAN. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the 
right; below the bust, g. h. lovett n. y. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U" STATES 
all within a laurel wreath. [Same bust as No. 113.] 

Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, three-quarter face to the 
right. Legend. MAJ. GENERAL McCLELLAN 

Size 21. Bronze. 

This obverse occurs with a blank reverse, stnick in tin. 

217. McCLELLAN. 

Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, issuing from clouds 
dotted with stars ; at each side two American flags, and above the 
head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND 
SHALL BE PRESERVED 

Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left; beneath the 
bust, w. H. KEY F. Legend. MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. McCLEL- 
LAN. 1864 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 



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218. McCLELLAN. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 217.] 

Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left; on edge of 

bust, L. Legend. MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. McCLELLAN. 
Size 18. Brass. 



219. McCLELLAN. 

Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, resting on clouds 
dotted with stars ; at each side two American flags, and above the 
head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND 
SHALL BE PRESERVED 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 217.] 

Size 18. Bronze. 

A different obversa from No. 217. In this, one spear point of the flags on the right, is 
between the first "E" and ".S", and the other betn-een the last "E" and "D", in the 
word "preserved". In No. 217, one point is at the second "E", and the other is 
after the " D " in the word. 



220. FORREST. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 211.] 

Rez'erse. — Bust of Forrest draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; 

on edge of bust, key Legend. EDWIN FORREST. 
Size 18. Tin. 



MEDALS WITH THE PRESIDENTS OF 
THE UNITED STATES. 

The custom of including in the Washington series all medal, 
bearing the portrait of the Pater Patriae, without any reference as to 
whether they were struck in his honor, or, the head merely used to 
increase the importance of the connection, is one of such long stand- 
ing, that we do not think proper to depart from it; although in many 
instances the fact i» apparent, that the Washington head is in reality 
only secondary. 

The entire list of this group is composed of pieces struck to per- 
petuate the memories of Presidents of the United States other than ' 
Washington: his head being really the reverse, or, less important side 
of the medal. The first described piece should, however, not be 
classed in this manner, as the position of the Washington portrait in 
this case on the actual obverse, would indicate an intention of making 
It the more prominent, surrounded as it is by those of the seven sue- 
ceeding Presidents. 

The pieces bearing the single heads of Jefferson, Jackson, Harri- 
son, Lincoln and Grant, were intended to commemorate their services 
and m special classification would be assigned, and properly so, to each 
particular individual and not necessarily enrolled as part of a Wash- 
ington series. 

Very little good work is exhibited on any of thi., group. No 
221 the "Eight Presidents Medal," as it may be termed, the produc- 

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I02 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 



tion of W. H. Bridgens a New York engraver, was probably pub- 
lished about the year 1840, or during the term of President Van 
Buren. The head is after Stuart, 3S are those on No. 224 by Paquet, 
227 by Robert Lovett Jr. and 232 and 241 ; the equestrian figure pre- 
sents a fictitious picturing. The military bust on No. 233, by J. A. 
Bolen, is taken from the portrait by Joseph Wright, referred to on 
page 41. 

The Houdon profile, not always faithful to the original, will be 
found on all others of the list, the style and manner of execution on 
most, being open to adverse criticism ; the exceptions being the beau- 
tiful head by Paquet No. 223, and 230 by F. B. Smith, but in the 
latter we find nothing worthy of that engraver. 



221. THE EIGHT PRESIDENTS. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the 
left, in a central circular panel, surrounded by seven smaller ones; 
the other panels contain bust portraits of John Adams, Thomas Jef- 
ferson, James Madison, James Munroe, John Quincy Adams, An- 
drew Jackson, Martin Van Buren. Legend. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON. 

Reverse.— YIRST PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON. SEC- 
OND JOHN ADAMS. THIRD THOMAS JEFFERSON. 
FOURTH JAMES MADISON. FIFTH JAMES MUNROE. 
SIXTH JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. SEVENTH ANDREW 
JACKSONS. EIGHTH MARTIN VAN BUREN. in sixteen 
parallel lines, within a wreath of roses and other flowers; near the 

edge, W. H. BRIDGENS NEW. YORK. 

Size 2g. Tin. 

Impressions occur in bronze and tin. " ithiTit tliL- name of the engraver. The obverse 
was also struck with a political rever. 1 .tnd Breckinridge 1856." 



PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 103 



222. JEFFERSON. 

Obverse -Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the 
right; beneath the bust, BOLEN Legend WASHINGTON fSame 
obverse as No. 56.] 

Revcrse.-Bnst of Jefferson facing the right; beneath the bust, bolen 

Leg-end. JEFFERSON 
Size 16. Tin. 

223. JACKSON.— i1//«/j,^,Vj. 

c;^"'.r^..-Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of 

bust, p [Same obverse as No. 155.] 
Reverse. ~YiQ2>.A of Jackson facing the left. 
Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze. 

224. JACKSON. 

Obverse.-^nst of Washington in civil dress, facing the right ; on edge 

of bust, AP [Same obverse as No. 156.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 223.] 
Size 12. Silver. 

225. l^Q.Y.^On.— Equestrian. 

0^z...;-.v.,-Equestrian figure of Washington advancing to the right 

?JVi/!i!T ^'rL ^'""'^ ^""^'^ ^°"'"'''^- ^'S'"'^- GEORGE wash! 
lINLrlUN [Same obverse as No. 158.] 

^^.rr^^.-Equestrian figure of Jackson advancing to the left Legend 

GENL ANDREW JACK.SON ^ 

Size 18. Silver. Copper. 

. 226. JACKSON.— ^^««/„a«. 

OW...-Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded 
by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same ob- 
verse as No. 104.] "- 

Reverse. ~\Z^.mQ Z.S No. 225.] 

Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



I04 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 

227. HARRISON. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, full face. Legend. 

UNITY OF GOVERNMENT IS THE MAIN PILLAR OF 

INDEPENDENCE 
Reverse. — Bust of Harrison in uniform, facing the left. Legend, 

MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON. BORN FI^B. 9. 1773. 
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

228. HARRISON. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 225.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Harrison in uniform, facing the left. Legend.. 
MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON the circle completed by twenty- 
three stars. 

Size jS. Silver. Copper. Brass. 

229. HARRISON. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 226.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 228.] 
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

230. LINCOLN.— ^'w/Ajc. 

Obi'erse. — Busts of Washington and Lincoln, face to face, the former 
on the left, draped in a Roman mantle; beneath the busts, THE 
FATHER I THE SAVIOUR OF HIS COUNTRY, in three lines. 

Reverse.— ^ust of Lincoln facing the left. Legend. ABRAHAM 
LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12. 1809. ASSASSINATED APR. 14. 
18G5. 

Size 22. Tin. 

231. LINCOLN.— il/a^J<r. 

Obxicrse. — Bust of Washington facing the right; on ^<Sg& of bust, marr 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON THE FATHER OF HIS- 
COUNTRY * 



PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. loj; 

Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the right; beneath the bust, mark 
Legend. AB. LINCOLN THE PRESERVER OF HIS COUN- 
TRY * 

Size 20. Tin. 

232. LINCOLN. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, full face; beneath the 
bust, I. B.G Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEB^ 
22. 1732. * DIED DEC* IL. 171»9. * [Same obverse as No. 89.], 

Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the right; ke\' f. Legend. ABRA- 
HAM LINCOLN. 

Size 24.. Copper. Tin. 

233. LINCOLN.— 5(?/tf« (s' Merriam sc. 

Obverse.— Bnst of Washington in uniform, facing the left; beneath 
the bust, J. A. BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse 
as No. 92.] 

Reverse.— Bust of Lincoln facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam 
Legeitd. ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12. 1809. 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

234. LINCOLN.—^. Sy M. sc. 

Obverse.— ^nst of Washington in uniform, facing the left; beneath 
the bust, BOLEN Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY 
[Same obverse as No. 93.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 233.] 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

235. LINCOLN.— ^^^- f^. 

Obverse,— \{g.^(1 of Washington facing the right, issuifig from clouds 
dotted v.'ith stars; at each side two American flags, and above the 
head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND 
SHALL BE PRESERVED [Same obverse as No. 217.] 

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io6 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 

Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the left; beneath the bust, w. h. key 
Lege7td. ABRAHAM LINCOLN PREST. OF THE U. S. LS64 
Sise i8. Copper. Tin. 

236. LINCOLN. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 235.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the left; beneath the bust, w. h. key 
and around, thirty-five stars. Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN 
PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. 1864 [A smaller bust than No. 235.] 

Size 18. Copper, Bronze. Tin. . 

237. LINCOLN.— A>5<r. 

Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, resting on clouds 
dotted with stars; at each side two American flags, and above the 
head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND 
SHALL BE -PRESERVED [Same obverse as No. 219.] 

Reverse. — [Saftie as No. 235.] 

Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

238. LINCOLN. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 237.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 236.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

239. LINCOLN. 

Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, issuing from clouds. 
Legefid THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRE- 
SERVED [Similar obverse to No. 235 but extremely rude.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the right. Legend. ABRAHAM 
LINCOLN 1864 . 

Size 16. Copper. 



PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 107 

240. LINCOLN. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right. Legntd. 
GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRST IN WAR. FIRST IN 
PEACE - AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS - OF HIS COUN- 
TRYMEN 

Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the left; at each side six stars. 
Legend. REVERSE — LINCOLN 

Size 18. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

This obverse and the obverse of the Masonic piece " Fredericksburgh Lodge," have 
been struck together. 

241. LINCOLN. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, thiee-quarter face to the 
left. Legend. BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. 
[Same obverse as No. J^)^ 

Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln draped, facing the right; beneath the bust, 
K Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN 18G4 

Size 12. Silver. Copper. 

242. LINCOLN.— Pa^Mif/ sc. 

Ohi-crse. — [Same as No. 241.] 

Reverse. — Undraped bust of Lincoln facing the right; beneath the 

bust, Paquct 
Size 12. Copper. 

243. LINCOLN. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 241.] 

Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the left. 

Size 12. Tin: 

244. LINCOLN. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the 
left. Legend. PATER PATRLE [Same as reverse of No. 95.] 



ro8 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 



Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the left; below ' le hea'-'^»1864 and 

around, thirteen stars. 
Sii,e ij. Copper. 

245. LINCOLN.— .W«/5^r/«. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of 

bust, p [Same obverse as No. 155.] 
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the right. 
Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze. 

This obverse was also struck with a draped and undraped bust of Lincoln, facing the 
right ; on the edge of the latter, Paquet. 

246. LINCOLN.— .ffar^^r sc. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 245.] 

Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the right; on edge b 

Size 12. Bronze. 

247. LINCOLN.— iVtf/wj Feb. 12. i8og. 

Obz'erse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left. Legend. 

REPRESENTED BY WM. LEGGETT BRAMHALL 
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln within a beaded circle, facing the right. 

Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN x NATUS FEB. 12. 1809. 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. 

248. LINCOLN. 

Obverse. — Brown's Equestrian Statue of Washington; in exergue 

1863 Legend. FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE 
Rez>erse. — [Same as No. 244.] 
Size 12. Copper. Nickel. 

249. GRANT. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 235.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, 

w. H. K. Legend. LIEUT. GEN. U. S. GRANT. 
Size 18. Silver. Brass. Tin. 



PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 109 

250. GRANT. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 237.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 249.] 
Sist: iS. Silver. G. Silver. Bronze. 

251. GRANT. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of 
bust, LOVETT and beneath, g. h. t. Legend. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON [Same bust as No. 136.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the right. . Legend. GEN- 
ERAL U. S. GRANT 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

252. GRAUT .—Mint Series. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of 

bust, p [Same obverse as No. 155.] 
Reverse. — Head of Grant facing the right. 
Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze. 

253. GRANT.— 5(j/o''?a'- 

Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right. 
Reverse. — Head of Grant facing the right. 
Size 12. .Silver Copper. 

254. GRANT, 

Obz'erse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the. 

left. Legend BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. 

[Same obverse as No. 76.] 
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, 

KEY F. 

Size 12. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



no PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 



255. GRANT. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 244.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the right; below, is the 

date, 1868. Legend. GENERAL U. S. GRANT 
Size I J. Copper. 

256. GRANT. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 244.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the right; on a scroll be- 
neath the bust, PRES 1869 TO 77 Legend. GENERAL U. S. 
GRANT [Same bust as No. 255.] 

Size I J. Copper. Brass. 



PATRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS, SIGNA- 
TURE AND FAMILY ARMS. 

In a previous group, page 41, reference was made to a profile 
portrait of Washington drawn and etched by Joseph Wright at New 
York in 1790, with the remark that, although the portrait appeared 
on several of the pieces, no good rendering of it had been given. 

The head on the medal first described' in this list, executed by 
J. A. Bolen, of Springfield, Mass., and issued in 1864, gives a much 
better idea of this profile than those mentioned. While not a success 
in an artistic point of view — the modeling being open to criticism — 
the motive of the original is fairly preserved, and we are indebted to 
this engraver for the first close medallic rendering of a truthful and 
very interesting portrait. Another medal by Bolen, No. 258, two 
years earlier in date, and still more faulty in modeling, gives a head 
not assignable fo any particular original. 

Nos. 265, 266 and 267, which are said to have been issued at 
the time of Washington's second inauguration as President (1793), 
bear a legend particularly appropriate both to the man and the 
occasion. The engraver is unknown, but we presume they were 
produced in this country. The heads on these pieces, which are 
struck on very thin planchets, are quite different from any other 
medallic representations, approaching somewhat the Trumbull por- 
trait painted in 1790. No. 265 has become very rare in perfect 
impression and No. 266 occurs but seldom. 

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112 PATRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS, ETC. 

Nos. 264 and 272, the former by Robert Lovett, Jr., present the 
Stuart portrait, but not very successfully. The reverse of the latter, 
both as to design and execution, is worthy of mention, but the ob- 
verse seems to be the work of an inferior engraver. The head is 
similar in character and drawing, to that on No. 221 by W. H. 
Bridgens. 

No. ijj, a full bust, may be assigned to the Du Simitiere profile, 
referred to in the group of coins. No. 286, by William H. Key, an 
assistant engraver at the United States Mint, is a reduction of the 
head on a Berlin iron cast, well known by the fac-simile engraving 
in "Snowden's Medallic Memorials of Washington," plate III. The 
head was copied from a print by Giuseppe Longhi, the celebrated 
Italian engraver, executed in 1817 from his own design, a combina- 
tion of the Trumbull and Stuart portraits. 

The publisher of this piece, Sigmund K. Harzfeld, a German by 
birth, came to the United States in 1876 and resided in Philadelphia 
until 1881, when he returned to Europe, dying at Wiesbaden, Ger- 
many, Dec. 13, 1883. He was an accomplished numismatist, and 
was highly respected for his strict integrity and courtesy of manner. 
This obverse struck with a masonic reverse, was also issued by him. 

With these exceptions, the equestrian obverses of No. 270 and 
276 and the nondescript figure of No. 282 being included, the por- 
traits on all the other medals in the group are after Lloudon, the best 
in every respect being that on the "Allegiance Medal," the work of 
Anthony C. Paquet a native of Hamburg, who came to this country 
in 1848. Mr. Paquet was assistant engraver at the United States 
Mint from 1S57 to 1864, and died at Philadelphia in 1882, at the age 



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of sixty-eight. His abilities as a designer and engraver are fully 
exhibited in the many admirable works produced by him. 

257- LETTER TO HAMILTON. 

OW-Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust j a 

BOLEN. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Reverse.-l HOPE. THAT LIBERAL ALLOWANCES WIT T 
BE MADE, FOR THE POLITICAL OPINIONS OF S 
OTHER. WITHOUT THESE I DO NOT SEE HOW tSf 
REINS OF GOVERNMENT ARE TO BE MANAGED O^ 
HOW THE UNION OF THE STATES CAN BE MH^S 
LONGER PRESERVED, in eleven patif hn's^^lr thJ^^d^e 
in a curved Ime. Washington's letter, to Hamilton 
St."u'3y. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

258. PARTY SPIRIT. 

BOLEN Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON "^^' J- A- 

^...<v...--AyOID THE EXTREMES OF PARTY SPIRIT in 

five parallel Imes, witl^n a wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow. 
^t-^e Id. Silver. Brass, Oreide. Tin. 

259- THE UNION THE MAIN PROP. 
03r.y..-Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right- beneath 
tl>e bust, BOLKN Legend WASHINGTON^ [Sam: obverse as 

"" FRTY il'J'^ r '"'"'^ f ™^ ''^^^ P^OP OF OUR LIB- 

wYsH NrTn^^'^vl"' '"' '^^* '^^''"'-'^'- ^'•^-^- GEORGE 
WAbHINGTON. l^T PRESIDENT U S 

Sice 16. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

260. MAY OUR COUNTRY. 
(9W.-Head facing the left, within a circle Legend CFO 
WASHINGTON. THE DEFENDER OF HIS CO^WTRY 



114 J'A TRIO TIC INSCRIPTIONS. 

Reverse.—" MAY OUR COUNTRY NEVER WANT PROPS, TO 
SUPPORT THE GLORIOUS FABRIC" G. W. 1786 in eight 
linos, the last two curved, within a border ornamented with shields 
and stars. 

Size j8. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. 

261. MAY OUR COHt^TRY.— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. [Same obverse as No. 1 37.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 260.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

This obverse and the obverse of No. 260, have been struck together. 

262. MAY OUR QOUliTRY .—Third obverse. 

Oln'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border 
ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 194.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 260.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

This obverse and the obverse of No. 260, have been struck together. 

263. MAY OUR COUUTYCi .—Fourth obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border 

ornamented with shields and stars. [Same obverse as No. 195.], 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 260.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

This obverse and the obverse of No. 260, have been struck together. 

264. UNITY OF GOVERNMENT. 

Obverse.— Y^ust in civil dress, full face. Legend. UNITY OF GOV- 
ERNMENT IS THE MAIN PILLAR OF INDEPENDENCE 

Reverse.— ^¥. IS A FREEMAN WHOM THE TRUTH MAKES 
FREE, in four parallel lines. Legend. LIBERTY AND INDE- 
PENDENCE * JULY 4 1776 * 

Size 21. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

Same obverse as No. 227, this, however, being the original combination. This obverse 1 

has been struck with a blank reverse. ( 

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265. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES. 

Obverse— ?,\ist in uniform, facing the right. Legend GEORGE 

WASHINGTON 
Reverse— Kn eye surrounded by diverging rays, with fifteen alternate 

stars. Legend. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES » 

Edge engrailed. 
Size 16. Brass. 

Ordinary impressions show a break in the obverse die, extending from the top across the 
he.ad and beneath the eye, ending on the right between the letters «N" and"G" in 
WASHINGTON. An impression showing a break directly across the forehead, has come under 
the notice of the writer, proving that other dies were executed for the obverse, the reverse 
apparently being the same. 

266. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES. 

Obverse.— -Qxxst in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 

WASHINGTON 
^,.7'^w.— [Same as No. 265.] Edge engrailed. 
Size 16. Brass. 

The obverse of this piece is from a different die to No. 265, thfe head although similar 
bemg much better, botli in character and drawing ; the nose also is not so sharp and pointed. 

267. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES. 

Obverse.— ?,xxit in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 

WASHINGTON [Similar head to No. 265.] 
i?^z/^r.r^.— [Similar design to No. 265.] Legend SUCCESS TO 

THE UNITED STATES * Edge engrailed 
Size 12. Brass. 

268. PRO PATRIA. 

Obverse.— Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right Legend 
GEORGE WASHINGTON ^ " 

^....^-...-PRO PATRIA in two lines, within a wreath of olive 
branches; below the wreath, lovett phila 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. 



1 16 PA TRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 

26g. PRO PATRIA. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, r. l. Legmd. GEORGE WASHINGTON * SE- 
CURITY * 

Reiterse. — [Same as No. 268.] 

Size 20. Copper. 

270. PRO PATRIA. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform on an eminence, head facing. 
In the distance appears the city of Boston, and to the right the 
American encampment; to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: 
WASHINGTON. 1776 [Same obverse as No. 50.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 268.] Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. 

This obverse and the obverses of Nos. 268 and 269, have been struck together. See 
Nos. 51 and 52. 

271. PRO PATRIA EJUSQUE LIBERTATE. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, surrounded 

by an ornamented border. 
Reverse.— Y'&.O PATRiA EJUSQUE LIBERTATE in four parallel 

lines; at the base, g. h. l. 
Size ij. Silver. Bronze. Brass. 

272. LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE. 

Obt'erse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend. 
THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY. 

Reverse. — Seatet figure of Liberty, holding a cup to an eagle standing 
on a rock; at her side the United States shield, the pole and liberty 
cap in her left hand, and a vessel in the distance. Legend. LIB- 
ERTY AND INDEPENDENCE. 

Size 21. Tin. 

An impression in silver, is noted in the Wood sale, No. 596. 



PA TRIO TIC INSCRIPTIONS. 1 1 7 



273. UNITED WE STAND. 

Obverse. — [Same as Xo. 272.] 

Reverse.— Tv/o hands clasped, surrounded by diverging rays. Legend. 

UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL all within a 

wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow. 
Sice 21. Tin. 

274. VIRTUE LIBERTY & INDEPENDENCE. 
(9(fer;-5^.— Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust key 

Legend. PATRI/E PATER 1732 [Same obverse as No 94 ] 
Reverse.— Vl^Tm. LIBERTY & INDEPENDENCE, in four hnes. 

large letters. 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

275. LIBERTY CAP. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 262.] 

Reverse.— A liberty cap, surrounded by diverging rays. Legetid. 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * LIBERTY * 
Stse 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. 

276. LIBERTY TREE. 

6»^<-,,7-jr.— Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand 
held to the rear; on the foreground cannon balls, and the letter l 
and in the distance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON, 1776. [Same obverse as No. 98.] 

Reverse— A pine tree. Above, LIBERTY TREE and below, n« ic 
AUG. B. sage's historical TOKENS Pdge reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Tin. 

277. THE UNION. 

Obva-se.— Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON, THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA B 
1732 D. 1799 



1 1 8 PA TRW TIC INSCRIPTIONS. 

Reverse— THE UNION MUST & SHALL BE PRESERVED in 

five lines, within a circle of thirty-five stars. Edge reeded. 
Size 20. Silver. Copper. 

278. THE UNION. 

Oln'crse. — [Same as No. 277.] 

Reverse. — An eye with diverging rays. Legetid. 'THE UNION 

MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED.' Edge reeded. 
Size 20. Copper. 

279. ALLEGIANCE \R.'E.Y>P>.'L..— Mini series. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, Paquet 
Legend. "THE CONSTITUTION IS SACREDLY OBLIGA- 
TORY ON ALL" 

Reverse.— \i. S. MINT.— OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TAKEN BY 
THE OFFICERS AND WORKMEN SEPT. 2. 1861— JAS. 
POLLOCK, DIR. in six lines, the first and last curved, within a 
wreath of olive branches. 

Size ig. Silver. Copper. Bronze. 

This obverse was also struck with a reverse bearing a wreath of olive leaves tied by a 
bow, the field blank. 

280. OUR COUNTRY. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend. 

GEO: WASHINGTON * FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY * 
Reverse. — A military trophy of a stack of arms, drums, flags, cannon 

etc. ; over the group, a wreath. Legend. OUR COUNTRY AND 

OUR FLAG NOW & FOREVER 
Size i^. Brass. 

281. MILITARY TROPHY, 

Obverse. — Bust ''n civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend. 
BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse as 
No. 76.] 



PATRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS, ETC. 119 

Reverse. — A military trophy; beneath the group, 1864 [Similar de- 
sign to No. 280, but smaller, and omitting the wreath and legend.] 
Size 12. Tin. 

282. A DECISIVE WAR. 

Obi-erse. — Full length in civil dress, a chart in his right hand, and a 
.sword in the left. Legend. THE FOUNDER OF OUR UNION. 
1776. 

Reverse.— h. DECISIVE WAR ONLY - CAN RESTORE PEACE 
AND PROSPERITY 1861 in seven parallel lines. ( 

Size 16. Tin. 

283. SIGNATURE. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. 

Rev£rse. — A tablet bearing a.fae-simile of the signature of Washington. 

Size JO. Bronze. 

284. FAMILY ARMS. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend. 

GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 124.] 
Reverse. — The Washington arms in a beaded circle, with the motto, 

ExiTus ACTA PROBAT Legend. FAMILY ARMS OF GEORGE 

WASHINGTON 
Size 18. Copper. 

285. FAMILY A.'RMS.— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. [Same obverse as No. 125] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 284.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

286. BOOK-PLATE. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left; on edge 
of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and below, 1732 - 1799 



I20 BOOK-PLATE. 



Reverse. — Washington's Book- Plate, and beneath it, 2l facsimile of the 
signature; near the lower edge in a curved line, har2FELd's series 
Size 21. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

287. BOOVi-'P'L ATE.. —Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left ; on edge of 
bust, KEY in sunken letters, and below, 1732 - 1799 Legend. 
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 286, the legend 
having been added] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 286.] 

Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 



MASONIC MEDALS. 

"Non Nobis Solum Sed Toto Mundo Nati" 

The connection of Washington with the Masonic Fraternity 
commenced quite early in life, his initiation as a member of Freder- 
icksburgh Lodge, Va., taking place on the fourth day of November, 
1752, a few months previous to his attaining the age of twenty-one. 
This lodge, one of the earliest under regular warrant in the country, 
enjoys this honorable distinction, and it is stated that the Bible on 
which he was obligated, and the old record book, are still in existence. 
After becoming of age he passed Fellow Craft, March 3, 1753, and 
was raised Master Mason on the fourth day of August of the same 
year. 

During the war Washington held no official position in the order, 
although he often attended the meetings of different lodges, some of 
which were held in the army, but always as a private brother. In 
1788, he was chosen Master of Alexandria Lodge, No. 22, which on 
that account, a few years after his decease, had its name changed to 
Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. 22. f 

The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, at a meeting held January 13, 
1780, nominated and elected Washington as General Grand Master 
of the United States; but this did not meet with favor from the other 
Grand Lodges, and the office was never established. This action of 
the Pennsylvania Lodge, however, created the belief that there was 
such an office and that Washington occupied it, and the error has 



t Washington and his Masonic Compeers. By Sidney Hayden. New York; 1866. 
16 (121) 



122 MASONIC MEDALS. 

been still further propagated by the abbreviated legend on the reverse 
of the medal first described in this list, G. W. G. G. M. — George 
Washington General Grand Master. 

This medal, struck in 1797, is generally supposed to be of English 
origin, but the head in low relief after Du Simitiere, closely resembles 
both in drawing and execution that on the Washington Half Dollars 
of 1792 by Peter Getz of Lancaster, Pa. particularly referred to on 
page 10. Getz is said to have been a member of the Masonic order, 
and as shown by the pieces mentioned, executed five years earlier,, 
certainly possessed sufficient talent to design as well as to execute the 
reverse struck with it. The piece occupies a prominent position in a 
Washington cabinet, and impressions in good condition occur but 
seldom. 

With this exception, all the pieces in the list are of recent issue, 
the most interesting in this connection being No. 298, the work of 
George H. Lovett, and published by Isaac F. Wood, of New York^ 
in the early part of 1883. The reverse has for its principal object 
a fac-simile of the seal of the Fredericksburgh Lodge, also the em- 
blems of the degrees attained by Washington in the lodge, and the 
dates. Entered Apprentice Nov. 4, 5752, Fellow Craft Mar. 3, 5753, 
Master Mason Aug. 4, 5753. The portrait a three-quarter face is 
taken from an engraving by De Mare, the frontispiece to Vol. I, of 
Irving's Life of Washington (Putnam N. Y. 1856), inscribed "Wash- 
ington at the age of Twenty-five." The correctness of this statement 
is a matter of doubt, and we are of the opinion that although the 
features are youthful, the portrait from which the engraving was 
made was really painted at a much later date (1777), by Charles 



MASONIC MEDALS. 123 

Willson Pcale. As represented on the medal, the head is a poor 
example of medallic engraving, and indeed the whole piece in that 
respect, is rather unsatisfactory. The initiation of Washington in 
Fredericksburgh Lodge, is also the subject of Nos. 296 and 297. 

No. 302 by William H. Key a three-quarter head* a combination 
of the Trumbull and Stuart portraits, is from the same obverse die as 
No. 286, and is particularly referred to on page 112. This piece both 
as to obverse and reverse is very well executed. The mcdalet No. 
301 is by Paquet, the head probably after Stuart. 

The remaining pieces all present the Houdon profile. No. 291, 
the bust by C. C. Wright, not an entirely satisfactory example of that 
engraver, occurs but in a single impression, the reverse used for the 
purpose being the same as that on No. 289, the work of George H. 
Lovett. The obverse die is still in existence. The little hatchet 
story, is medalized on No. 292 by Rudolph Laubenheimer, a German 
by birth, who settled in New York about thirty years ago, having 
acquired his art in Hamburg. The head is well modeled and shows 
good qualities of execution. Dies similar to these but larger were 
also prepared by this engraver, for the purpose of striking impressions 
in wood, specimens of which are before us. 

Of those by George H. Lovett, No. 293, struck in 1876, is the 
best both in design and execution, showing taste and ability. The 
head on the obverse, originally issued with a reverse referring to the 
"Forty-seventh Anniversary of the Brooklyn Sunday School Union," 
is rather a free translation of Houdon, resembling very closely the 
profile on the three cent envelope stamp of the War Department 
(1873), from which perhaps it was copied. This head will also be 
found on two other pieces of the group. 



124 MASONIC MEDALS. 

George H. Lovett, a younger brother of Robert Lovett, Jr., 
deceased, w'as born in Philadelphia, February 14, 1824, but has 
resided in New York in the active prosecution of his business since 
1850. Mr. Lovett has produced more Washington dies than any 
other engraver. His works show good drawing and execution. 

Nos. 311 to 314 inclusive, the heads by C. C. Wright, are from 
the same obverses as those mentioned on page 68, as having been 
executed for the late Charles I. Bushnell; only one set of each was 
struck. 

To the pieces of this group which are enumerated in the valuable 
work by William T. R. Marvin, entitled "The Medals of the Masonic 
Fraternity," we have added his numbers, both as a guide to the 
collector, and as a surety for the Masonic descriptions, which were 
more or less adapted from that publication. 



288. AMOR, HONOR ET JUSTITIA. 

Obi'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- 
TON PRESIDENT. 1797 

Reverse. — On a mosaic pavement are the two pillars surmounted by 
globes, over the one on the right the sun, and over the other, the 
moon and stars; at the top, is the radiant All-seeing eye above the 
letter G below which, are the square and compasses and three 
burning tapers; on the right of the pillars a level and open book, 
and on the left, a plumb and gavel; a trowel lies on the pavement. 
The whole within a circle, with a rope border surrounding both 
obverse and reverse. Legend. AMOR. HONOR. ET. JUSTITIA 
- G. W. G. G. M. - Edge engrailed. \Ma)-7'i?t 264^ 

Sise 22. Brass, extremely rare. 

An impres.sion in silver with plain edge, is noticed in the Eushntll sale. No. 1301, an 
one in brass, is in the possession of R. Coulton Davis of Philadelphia. 



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125 



289. NON NOBIS SOLUM. 

Obverse— Y{qs.6. facing the right, in a circular frame ; -beneath the 
head, G. H. L. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON; outside of 
the circle at the top, an eagle with a long ribbon in his beak, in- 
scribed TALENf FERENT NULLUM SECLA FUTURA VIRUM ; aboutthe 

ribbon forty-five stars, and at the bottom, military trophies on which 
is the shield of the United States. 
Reverse.— P^ mosaic pavement approached by three steps, on the right 
a Doric pillar surmounted by the celestial globe, and suspended on 
the shaft is a level; on the left an Ionic pillar bearing the terrestial 
globe and a plumb, and in the centre, a Corinthian pillar with a 
square hanging on its shaft; the letter G surmounted by a cluster 
of seven stars is over the capital, above which the All-seeing eye 
darts its rays through clouds. On the left of the stars is the sun, 
and on the right the moon; below the sun and between the pillars,' 
are three burning tapers and a five-pointed star, below the moon a 
ladder of three rounds and the forty-seventh problem; on the steps 
m front are the Bible, square and compasses, and in the foreground 
a coffin bearing the skull and cross-bones. All within a wreath of 
palm branches crossed, outside of which is an ornamental band 
bearing the legend, and in which at the bottom, between the stems 
of the branches, is the date MDCCCLIX Legend. NON NOBIS 
SOLUM SED TOTO MUNDO NATI {^Mannn 266^ 



Size 



Bronze. Tin. 



An impression in brass, and one in tin with blank reverse, occur i,, the Wood sale 
Nos. 391, 393. 



290. NON NOBIS ^OlAiyi.-Second obverse. 
<9^^,.,,._Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust a c M 
Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON. UNITED STATES OF 
AMERICA all within an ornamented circle; outside of the circle 
an imperfect wreath of an olive and oak branch, connected at the' 
base by a trident and caduceus crossed, and at the top, by an eagle 
with flag and diverging rays, and the words e pluribus unum 



126 MASONIC MEDALS. 

RtiHtst: — [Same as No. 289.] Manin jo^. 
Sice J2. Bronze. 

This obverse was originally struck with a reverse referring to the JnternationiJ Exhibi- 
tion (^ Crystal Palace), held at New York in 1853, No, 361 of the catalogue. 

291. NON NOBIS solium.— T/iird obverse. 

Olmrsi. — Undraped bust facing the left, in a sunken field, surrounded 

by a broad raised border; beneatii the bust, c. c. w. 
Rti'irse. — [Same as No. 289.] 
She J4. T\n, Biisluti II 1400. 

292. MAGNA EST VERITAS. 

Oln'erse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, R. L. and 
beneath, R. laubenheimer Lcornd. FIRST IN WAR, FIRST 
IN PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS 
COUNTRYMEN, separated at the bottom by the square and com- 
passes; in an inner semi-circle below the bust, BORN FEB. 22. 
17o2 - DIED DEC. 14. 1799. all within a wreath of laurel branches 
tied by a bow, and divided at the top by a five-pointed radiant star; 
at the lower edge, patented junh 8. 1875 

Reiu'fsc. — Design representing Washington with his hatchet, the cut 
tree on the right and his father on the left. Above, a wreath of 
oak and olive branches, inclosing an eye and the monogram <at. 
Legend. MAGNA EST X'ERITAS ET PRyEVALEBIT. In 
exergue, I CAN NOT TELL A LIE. 1876 {Manw 267.'] 

She j2. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

293. CENTENNIAL 1876. 

Odz'erse. — Bust draped in a formal mannei-, facing the lefl, above two 
crossed palm branches, in a half circle; beneath the bust, WASH- 
INGTON; over the palm branch on the left, 1776 and over the 
one on the right, 1876 and at the top completing the circle, twelve 
six-pointed stars separated by a perioi^. Legend. lOOT!* YEAR 
OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE in two lines, over 
and at the sides of the bust. [Same bust as No. 2/1.] 



MASONIC MEDALS. 



127 



Reverse.— A mosaic pavement approached by three steps; on the 
right and left, two pillars surmounted by globes, and in the centre 
Ijackground a third, surmounted by the letter G over which is a 
cluster of seven stars beneath the All-seeing oye with rays' be- 
tween the right and centre pillars, the moon, a ladder of 'three 
rounds and tlie forty-seventh problem of Euclid, and between the 
left and centre pillars, the sun, three burning tapers, and a five- 
pomted star; all within a wreath of oak leaves. \Ma,fin 268 ] 

Size 20. Silver. Copper! Brass. 

Vejy rare, as bul six in silver, hvenly i„ copper, an.l twenty i„ l,rass were stntck, when 
"o:::. tjjf -^"^^"-^ ^^' ^/ — '■- — [A». jouma. of ;u.is- 

294. MASONIC TEMPLE.-^,.^/^/,. 
0^z..r..._Ur,draped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam 

Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON. HORN FEBRUARY 22. 

17o2. [Same obverse as No. 122.] 
Reverse.-V\^v, of the Temple, showing the front and side and thead- 

xtTIt ^"'^'""^'' ""^ '•'" '"■■^' ^^- ^- ^^^^'^^N- Above. MASONIC 
TEMPLE; below, BOSTON IMarvin 26o^ 
Size 20. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

This medal is very rare, less than thirty m all having been ^^r^cV.lMarvin. 

295- NEW MASONIC TEMPLE.— ^^x/«7«. 

Obverse. ~\^zm& as No. 294.] 

Reverse.-^mj MASONIC TEMPLE DEDICATED JUNE 24 
.A.L. 5867 CHAS. C. DAME GRAND MASTER in five lines" 
the first and last curved; between the first and second is the All- 
scemg eye with rays, and between the fourth and fifth are the 
square and compasses. ' 

Size 20. Bronze. 

296. PREDERICKSBURGH LODGE. 

(9W..-Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, g. h. l. Legend. GF.ORGE WASHINGTON 
[bame bust as No. 136,] 



128 MASONIC MEDALS. 



Reverse. — The square and compasses inclosing the letter G a J s"r- 
rounded by a beaded circle. Legetid. INIT° IN FR^ZDE.^- 
ICKSBURGH LODGE, MD. NOV. 4. 1752 \^Man>in 2jo.'] 

Size i8. Silver. Copper. Brass. 

The original combination of this obverse, which was subsequently struck with many 
other reverses. In consequence of the error, " md." for Virginia, only a few sets were 
struck, and the reverse destroyed. 

297. FREDERICKSBURGH l^ODGE..— Second reverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 296.] 

Reverse. — The square and compasses inclosing the letter G Legend. 
. miT'^ IN FREDERICKSBURGH LODGE NO. 4 VIRGINIA 

NOV. 4. 5752 [Marvin 271.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. 

Only ten were struck in silver, and twenty-five each in brass and copper, when the die 
of the reverse broke. — Marvin. 

298. FREDERICKSBURGH l.O'DQ'E..— Wood's issue. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, three-quarter face to the left; above, the 
All-seeing eye throwing rays over the entire field of the medal, and 
below, the compasses and square, inclosing the monogram <jst. and 
dividing a scroll bearing the words, suo-se-robore-fikmat; on the 
head of the compasses 17 and at the ends of the square, 32 and 99 
Legend. HE WAS A BROTHER OF THE MYSTIC TIE 

Reverse.— T\v& seal of Fredericksburgh Lodge Va. with the motto, 
IN THE LORD IS ALL OUR TRUST; bclow and at each side of the seal, 
Masonic emblems indicating the degrees of Entered Apprentice, 
Fellow Craft and Master Mason, and the dates of attainment; at 
base I. F. WOOD, des. g. h. lovett, fec. 

Size J2. Bronze. Tin. 

299. HOLY BIBLE. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. 

Reverse. — The Bible, on which are the square and compasses inclos- 
ing the letter G {^MarAn 272.1 



MASONIC MEDALS. 129 

Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

Published by George B. Soley of Pliiladelphia, a reduction of the Duvi\'ier head. The 
mouth is quite defective, and ihe nose sharp and flat. 

300. HOLY BIBLE. 

Obverse. — Unc'raped bust facing the right. 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 299.] Manin 2yj. 
Sise 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Gilt. Tin. 

Head by Paquet, larger and quite different from No. 299. 

301. HOLY BIBLE. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap 

[Same obverse as No. 156.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 299.] Marvin 27^. 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Gilt. Tin. 

302. FORTITUDE, PRUDENCE, JUSTICE. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left; on edge 
of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and belov/, 1732-1799 [Same ob- 
verse as No. 286.] 

Reverse. — The square, compasses and rule, in an open vi^reath of acacia 
and olive ; over the head of the compasses a radiant star of six 
points, on' which is the letter G sunken. Legend. FORTITUDE, 
PRUDENCE, JUSTICE. At the base, harzfeld's series 
l^Mari'in 2y§.'] 

Si.'^e 21. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

303. FORTITUDE, PRUDENCE, 'JUSTICE. 

Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter, face to the left; on edge 
of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and below, 1732-1799 Legend. 
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 287.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 302.] 

Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

17 



130 MA SONIC MEDALS. 

304. SOLOMON'S LODGE PO'KEEPSIE. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, inclosed by 
the square and compasses. Legend. " BRO. GEO. WASHING- 
TON COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF" VISITED THE LODGE 
DEC. 27. 1782. [Same bust as No. 271.] 

ie^Yv-jf.— SOLOMON'S - LODGE, N" 1 PO'KEEPSIE N. Y. 
FOUNDED APRIL 18, 1771. in five lines, the first two curved; 
below the lines, a scroll in a triangular form, bears the name jas. 
LIVINGSTON. ESQ. FIRST MASTER; bclow the .scroll curving With the 
piece, wood's series "c" no. 2. i. f. w. des. g. h. l. fec. ; all 
within a circle. Legend. " * KING SOLOMON SENT AND 
FETCHED * A WIDOWS SON * FILLED WITH WIS- 
DOM AND UNDERSTANDING" outside of the circle. [Mar- 
vin joy.'] 

Size 22. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

305. THE KEYSTONE. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. 

Reverse. — A keystone, on the face of which are a square and com- 
passes, within which is the radiant All-Seeing eye ; on the right is 
a gavel, on the left a trowel, and at the bottom a slipper. Edge 
reeded. [Marvin J26.'] 

Size 6. Gold. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

This obverse has been struck with a blank reverse, in the different metals, 

306. MOUNT VERNON CHAPTER. 

Ob^'ersc. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, i. f. w.- g. h. l. Legc7id. " TRUE, AND WISE, 
AND MERCIFUL AND JUST." 1732-99 [Same bust as No.. 

136] 
Reverse. — View of the tomb at Mount Vernon in a beaded circle, a 

tree at the right of the entrance, and a small obelisk on the left. 

Legend MOUNT VERNON CHAPTER N? 228 RAM- 

M=:'T VERNON • N • Y • [Marvin yo.f.'] 

Size 20. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 



MASONIC. MEDALS. 1 3 1 

307. PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath 
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE 
FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same bust as No. 271.] 

Reverse. — A plumb, level and square, above which is the radiant All- 
seeing eye. [_Man'tn 706.'] 

She 18. Silver. Brass. 

308. PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, g. h. l. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 
[Same obverse as No. 296.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 307.] 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

309. PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, the monogram <aft L^egend. 1775 - 100 YEARS - 
1875 and below, i. f w. des. g. h. l. fec. [Same bust as No. 
136.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No 307.] 

Size 18. Copper. 

This obverse is particularly referred to in the note to No. 437 of the catalogue. 

310. LAKE CITY LODGE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 308.] 

Reverse. — LAKE CITY, FLA. in three lines, in a beaded circle ; be- 
neath, G. H. L. Legend. LAKE CITY LODGE N? 27 + outside 
the circle. 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

311. PAST MASTER'S JEWEL, 

Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a wreath of laurel. [Same obverse 
as No. 151.] 



1 3 2 MASONIC MEDALS. 

Reverse. — The compasses, the points extended and supported by a 
curved gauge, the blazing sun in the centre ; surrounded by a plain 
band. 

Size i8. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

312. PAST MASTER'S ]KWE.l..— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a three-quarter wreath of laurel 
branches. Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 152.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 311] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



313. PAST MASTER'S }E.VJE.l..— T/!ird obverse. 

0ln>erse.—ne2id facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- 
TON [Same obverse as No. 153.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 311.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper, Brass. Tin. 

314. PAST MASTER'S JEWEL.— J^-^wr/A obverse. 

Obverse.— [les^d facing the left. Legeftd. GEORGE THE GREAT 

[Same obverse as No 154.] 
Reverse — [Same as No. 311.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



STATUES, MONUMENTS AND 
MEMORIALS. 



The medallic representations of Statues erected for Washington 
are limited to two, the full length by Houdon at Richmond Va. the 
only original statue.f and the equestrian figure by Henry K. Brown 
at New York, the first equestrian statue erected to his memory, July 
4, 1856. The latter represents Washington in militaiy attire, and is 
a work of much merit, simple and effective, the head after Houdon. 
The medal by George H. Lovett is a poor rendering of the statue, 
and even the obverse does not belong to the piece, being really the 
obverse of No. 289, Masonic group. No. 318 by the same engraver — 
a much smaller die — gives a very good head after Houdon ; the statue 
on this reverse is also better in drawing and execution. 

The representation of the Houdon Statue No. 315, also by Mr. 
Lovett, is extremely unsatisfactory, the figure being altogether out of 
proportion. The obverse of this piece is from the same die as the 
one last mentioned. 

The Baltimore Monument, the shaft of which is surmounted by 
a full length of Washington, the work of Andre Causici of Italy 
completed in 1S29, and the National Monument at Washington, the 
corner stone of which was laid July 4, 1848 and is still unfinished.^ 
will be found in this group. The former in a beautiful medalet 

f Placed in position May 14, 1796. J Now rapidly approaching completion. 

(133) 



134 STATUES, MONUMENTS, ETC. 

executed by Robert Lovett, Jr., and the latter by a piece issued at 
the time — engraver unknown, — giving the elevation of the Monument 
with the Pantheon, — as originally designed. Both heads are after 
Houdon. 

The unfinished state of the National Monument in the Centennial 
year 1876, more than a quarter of a century after its commencement, 
is referred to in a satirical manner on Nos. 321 and 322, the work of 
George H. Lovett and published by Isaac F. Wood, of New York. 

The piece No. 324 having for reverse a view of " Battle Monu- 
ment" at Baltimore, is a mule, and has no direct connection with 
Washington, but may be admitted in a national sense. 

Nos. 325 and 326, struck to commemorate the commencement 
and inauguration of the Cabinet of Washington Medals in the United 
States Mint at Philadelphia, were engraved by Anthony C. Faquet. 
Both show his usual good work; the head on 325 is probably after 
Stuart, the other gives a well modeled bust after Houdon. 



315. HOUDON STATUE. 

Olroerse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend. 

GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 124.] 
7e«rr^^.— Statue by Houdon. Lcgetid. WASHINGTON STATUE 

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. 
Size 18. Copper. 

316. HOUDON STATUE. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. [Same obverse as No. 125.] 
Rrversc. — [Same as No. 315.] 
Size 18. Copper. 



.'£S, MONUMENTS, ETC. 135. 

31;. EQU7:-J>TRIAM STATUE. 

Obvet<:e. — Head facing the right, in a circulav ''■ leneath the 

head, g. h. „ Legend. GEORGE WASH I, outside of 

the ci cle ?t'tha top, an eagle with along ribbon in his beak, in- 

SClibecJ TAT.FM FERENT NULLI'M SECL.^ FUTURE VIRL'M; about the 

rib!>oi fi>r*5 -five sta'-s, and at the bortcrn, military trophies on 

-*hi } t1 ' -h I. d of the United States. [Same obverse as No. 289.] 

[ . 1 . ' rian St -end. WASH- 



iironze. 

■rJESTRIAN oTATUE. 

No.3t5] 
c'. — Brown s Equestrian StoUie, inclosed by a railing, with a lamp 

each ?V'- ^T-'K \yi\ --r-w-.v- c;'r.^ ,. ingxergue, 

,\- Y, 
]C3e .-S Copper. ^ 

319. EOUFSTRIAN STATUE. 

Olivers/'. — [Sa.. J 

Revcn- — [Same a.* No. 318.] 



iJNAL, MONUMiiNl 



Ct'oci^.e. — uiij! 


"> 1 ' ■-' ' liiE 1'A.hLh 


OF HIS Cv . J 


] ' I - ^ .: ; .. ; 


•^e. — Elevatio 


nonument at Washington; beneath, JUi ^ 


4 ]84fi Lt; 


^ ■• MUMEN'T 


'■ ■ 5 


■ M? 



321. wool ^ MOiuMENl MEDA 

Otn>ase. — Uudraped I .. Jt tacing the right, ^vith;n a circle, on edge of 
hi. t Mivn !• ;i' ( . in a 1 ?1F -.ir ;1-, IVT.'i • lon V": " RS . 1 ^.T;' • 



I the le/ , UES. to the rig 

'N PEACE * LAbi iN SKLUkliSiCj ' 

the unfinished monument at Washi, 
. uur left, W ' y and to the rig' 

'. . :--'- T^i^T - ..FU. S. GR.'^^-^^ 

•Kkji ; /./. In continuation 

M( . - ORNER STONE LAID v^- 

PLJ-. 1 K.1 ■ ir.M ,.j ' 

Sis." 2<. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

322. WOOD'S MONUMENT M H ^' Au . .:>,r<,VA„' 

'\>vine. — [Same as No. 321.] 

\i :'€>■$'■. — rV'e\v of the unfinished monument, with Hres ''rHir.^ting 
1 a surtken field surrounded by a 1. lie 

: -s^C.TON and to ;1 ' D. C; r. 

■ CY OP U. S. C bclo-.v, 

d. A MONDMENT * \'E LAIi:> 

- CyMPLETED - ? - V^ 

"-^I'^.^r. Bronze. V'r. 

'V. iome die ns No. pi 
nl turned dij«-n, ill 01 

2^. BALTIMORE MONUMENT MEDALET. 

/. GEORGE 
■J'J L>amc obverSe .s 

shinEfto' at Bal 

hin.a wrcaiii oi" 

Brass Tin. 



I 



STATUES, MONUMENTS, ETC. 137 



Reverse— YA&vz!i\o\\ of " Battle Monument " at Baltimore ; on the in- 
closing wall, LOVETT PHiLA Legend. NORTH POINT AND 
FORT MCHENRY. SEP^ 12' & 13' 1814 Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

325. CABINET MEMORIAL.— ifc^/V?/ series. 
Obverse.~V,\x%\. in civil dress, head facing the right; on edge of bust, 

^v Legend. PATER PATRIAE [Same bust as No. 156.] 
Reverse.— K MEMORIAL OF THE WASHINGTON CABINET 

MAY 1859 in six parallel lines, within a wreath of olive branches. 
Size T4. =;;iv..,,. Pronze. 

« 

326. CABINET MY.Vth'L,.— Mint series. 

(9<57'mf.— Undraped bust facing the right, in a sunken field surrounded 
by a raised border; beneath the bust, Paquet. F Legend. 
GEORGE WASHINGTON ♦ BORN FEB. 22 1732 ♦ DIED 
DEC. 14 1799. ♦ in the border. 

Reverse.— K view of the upright case, containing (as originally ar- 
ranged) the collection of Washington Medals at the United States 
Mint, surmounted by a bust of Washington in civil dress, facing the 
right, in a sunken field surrounded by a raised border Leo-end. 
WASHINGTON CABINET OF MEDALS, U. S MINT * 
INAUGURATED FEB. 22 1860. ♦ in the border. 

Size ^8. Silver. Bronze. 



18 



SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 



While the associations so numerous and influential in the first 
quarter of the century, known as "Washington Benevolent Societies," 
were mainly charitable in purpose, they at the same time inculcated a 
love for the principles of a free republican government and those 
which regulated the public conduct of Washington. The Farewell 
Address, printed in a neat form for the use of the members, was 
therefore issued by most of them, to which was attached a portrait of 
Washington and a certificate of membership, thus making the teach- 
ings of that remarkable paper familiar to all. 

In the early history of these associations, party proclivities may 
have had but little influence in regulating membership; but those 
organized in 1812, and later, seem to have been limited to the ad- 
herents of the Federal party, not in harmony with the views of the 
existing administration, and opposed, though quietly, to the war with 
Great Britain. These societies rapidly multiplied during the war, but 
with the demise of the party during President Monroe's administra- 
tion, they disappeared, and the different publications of the Farewell 
Address referred to, are now the principal proofs that they ever 
existed. 

The medal described at the head of this list, was struck for the 
"Washington Benevolent Society" of New York, in 1808, which also 
published in the same year a copy of the Farewell Address. The 
design of the reverse is entirely charitable in action, being a represen- 

(138) 



SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 139 

tation of the story of "The good Samaritan", and both that and the 
obverse, the head after Houdon, are excellent in design and execu- 
tion, the reverse being the best and most artistic. The dies were the 
work of John Reich before referred to as living at that time in Phila- 
delphia, and employed at the United States Mint as assistant engraver. 

The "Washington Society," organized on total abstinence prin- 
ciples, in Baltimore in 1840, by six men of intemperate habits, each 
of whom determined at all times and places to reveal his own personal 
experience, resulted in one of the notable movements against the evils 
of intemperance. Through the exertions of these men, and others of 
equal ability, who became connected with them, meetings were held 
throughout the whole country, and the simple and impressive char- 
acter of their statements created the profoundest feeling, so that by 
the summer of 1842, it was computed that the reformation had included 
at least one hundred thousand common drunkards. 

"Washington Temperance Societies," and "Washington Tem- 
perance Benevolent Societies," were outcomes of this movement, and 
the several medals described in this list, — Nos. 328 and 329 by 
Robert Lovett, Senior, being the most important, — were probably 
issued shortly after that period of excitement. Nos. 332 and 333 by 
Bale, are good both in design and execution, but this cannot be 
said of Nos. 330 and 334, engravers unknown. All these pieces bear 
the Houdon head, the two last mentioned, however, presenting rather 
weak translations of the original. 

The Award Medals with the exception of No. 352 which gives 
the Du Simitiere profile, and No. 353 probably after Stuart, bear the 
Houdon portrait. Nos. 349 and 350 are of English origin, the work 



I40 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 

of Davis of Birmingham, executed, in all probability, in the early part 
of the century; these pieces have become quite rare, especially the 
latter. The same obverse will be found on No. 351, the reverse evi- 
dently of recent issue. 

The "Washington College Medal" possesses an interest apart from 
its artistic merits, as being* the only medallic head of Washington en- 
graved by James B. Longacre, so well known as an excellent plate 
engraver, and as the publisher of the "National Portrait Gallery" 
(1834). Mr. Longacre was appointed Chief Engraver of the United 
States Mint Sept. i6th, 1844, and retained the position until his de- 
cease, which occurred January ist, 1869, during which time this beau- 
tiful piece was executed. 

The head on the "Assay Medal " by Barber, is well modeled, but 
that by William H. Key on the "Lancaster County Medal," which is 
well engraved, lacks dignity of expression. William Barber, an ex- 
cellent modeler and engraver, was born in London in 1807 and came 
to this country in 1852. He was appointed assistant to Mr. Longacre 
in 1865, and at his decease became Chief Engraver at the Mint. Me. 
Barber died while in service, August 31st, 1879. 

No. 357 by Anthony C. Morin of Philadelphia, who died in 1873, 
While imposing in size, is weak both in modeling and execution. The 
obverse die, which is still in existence, was prepared in 1832, but no 
proper reverse was ever engraved for it. Only a few impressions have 
been taken with the reverse as described, most of which were struck 
quite recently. 

No. 342 by F. N. Mitchell is a good example of the art; the 
head, although pleasing in its general effect, is not a very close ren- 
dering of Houdon. 



■ SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. ' 141 

327. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, upon a pedestal, inscribed 
DEFENDER OF HIS COUNTRY; at the basc, the letter r; the Goddess 
of Liberty with staff and liberty cap in her right hand, is about 
crowning the bust with the left. Legend. WASHINGTON 
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY; in exergue, 1808 

Reverse. — A design emblematic of "The geod Samaritan." On the 
left, pillars and a curtain, from which a man advances to succor 
another upon the floor; in the right lower corner, r Legend. 
BENEVOLENCE; in exergue, NEW-YORK 

Size zy. Silver. 

328. TEMPERANCE DECLARATION. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett 
N Y Legend. WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE SOCIETY 

Rcverse.—SNY. AGREE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXI- 
CATING LIQUORS EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES 
AND RELIGIOUS ORDINANCES, in seven lines, within a 
wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow and completed at the top by 
two hands clasped. Legend. TEMPERANCE DECLARATION 
TEMPERANCE IS THE FOUNTAIN OF HEALTH 

Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

329. HOUSE OF TEMPERANCE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 328.] 

Reverse. — The interior of a room. To the left a globe and book-case, 
and a man seated at a table reading; to the right an open window, 
and a woman and child, the former seated. In exergue, HOUSE 
OF TEMPERANCE 

Size 26. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

330. UNITED WE STAND. 

Ob^'erse.—W^2iA facing the right. Legend. WASHINGTON TEM- 
PERANCE BENEVOLENT SOC. * 



142 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 



Reverse— \J'^n¥.T> WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL, in four 

irregular lines; in the centre, t.vo hands clasped. 
Size i^. Tin. 

331. TEMPERANCE FOUNTAIN. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 330.] 

Reverse. — A flowing fountain. Two birds are standing upon the edge 
drinking, and two others are descending; at the bottom, an orna- 
ment of scroll-work. 

Si."e j^. Tin. 

332. THE TYRANT ALCOHOL. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches, 
crossed; below the crossing, bale Legend. WASHINGTON 
TEMPERANCE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY- [Same head as 
No. 197.] 

Reverse. -^"^-S. SERVE THE TYRANT ALCOHOL NO LONGER 
in four lines, thefirst and last curved; between each line roses and 
leaves, and at each side, a rose. Edge reeded. 

Size ij. Silver. Copper. 

333. THE TYRANT ALCOHOL. 

Obverse. — Head facmg the right, within a wreath of olive branches 

with berries, tied by a bow; beneath the head, bale Legend. 

WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. 

[Same head as No. 332.] 
Reverse.— W'V^ SERVE THE TYRANT .\LCOHOL NO LONGER 

in four lines, the first and last curved; between each line a rosette, 

and at each side, a period. 
Size IJ. Silver. 

334. KING ALCOHOL. 

C<5c'^rjf.— Head facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON UNITED 
STATES OF AMERICA 



SOCIETY AND A WARD MEDALS. 143 



Reverse.— TO THE CAUSE OF TEMPERANCE TEN DOL- 
LARS TO KING ALCOHOL NOT ONE CENT, in seven 
lines, the first and last curved; a star between the firat and' second. 
Edge reeded. 

Size 15. Brass. 



335. HONOR TEMPERANCE. 

(?<5wrj^.— Undraped bust in a circle, in the centre of a seven-pointed 
star; below the bust, SCHMIDT f. Legend. HONOR TEMPER- 
ANCE 

Reverse.— m HOC SIGXO VINCES in a circle, on a seven-pointed 
star; on six of the points, the letters separated, founded 22 feb 
1844 

Size 12. Silver, Wood y68. 



336. UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS. 

Obvcrse.—^u5t draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; on edge 
of bust, RL Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRs't 
PRE« U. S. 1789 

Reverse.— O. U. A. M. divided by a pair of compasses and a square, 
crossed, inclosing a bent arm holding a hammer. Legend HON- 
ESTY INDUSTRY AND SOBRIETY 

Size 16. Silver. Copper. Brass. 

337- JOCKEY CLUB. 

(?^.<.;.ff._Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a sin- 
gle line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATR1./E PATER 1732 
[Same obverse as No. 211] 

ierwrjc'.— A horse standin-; to the left. Legend. MOBILE JOCKEY 
CLUB * MEMBERS MEDAL * 

Size 18. Tin. • 



144 SOCIETi AND AWARD MEDALS. 

338. CHOWDER CLUB. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a wreath of olive bra. ..es, tied 

by a bow. Legend. MEMP'^RS BADGE 
Temr^f.— WASHINGTON MARKET CHOWDEF' CLUB, 1818. 

in five lines, the upper and lower curving, 
Si~e J J. Gold, Levick 252^. Silver, extremely vre. 

339. LANCASTER CO. AGRICULTUR.vL SOC. 

Obverse. — Undrapcd bust facfng the right; beneath e bust, key F. 
and in a curved line below, THE FARMER OF MOUNT 
VERNON Legend. LANCA.STER CO AGRICULTURAL & 
MECHANICAL SOCIETY. 1858 

Reverse. — At the base a group of a broken column, a cogged wheel, 
a sheaf of wheat and agricultural implements, with a stalk of corn 
at each side. At the top, AWARDED TO; field blank. 

Size iS. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

340. UNION AGRICULTURAL SOC. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in a sunken field surrounded 
by a raised border. Lege?id. THE PATTERN OF PATRIOT- 
ISM, INDUSTRY AND PROGRESS. 

Re7'erse.—\]'^lO^ AGRICULTURAL SOC: OF RIDGEWAY & 
SHELBY. ; in a wreath of olive and oak branches, ORGANIZED 
JULY 17T" 1858. 

Size 18. Silver. Tin. 



341. MECHANICS LITERARY ASSOC. 

Obi'erse. — [Same as No. 328.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left; beneath the bust, lovett 

N. Y. Legend. MECHANICS LITERARY ASSOCIATION 

ROCHESTER. 
Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 



SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 145 

342. MECHANICS INSTITUTE. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left; on edge of neck, F. N. Mitchell, f. 

Reverse. — A shield — the field left blank— encircled by a scroll in- 
scribed, PRESENTED BY THE METROPOLITAN ME- 
CHANICS INSTITUTE 

Size 2^. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. 

343. AMERICAN INSTITUTE. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
Legend. AMERICAN INSTITUTE ♦ CENTENNIAL MEDAL^ 
1876. * [Same bust as No. 136.] 

Reverse. — A wreath of an olive and oak branch, tied by a bow, and 
connected at the top by the word.s AWARDED TO ; field blank. 

Size 21 . Bronze. Tin. 

344. WASHINGTON COLLEGE, VA. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, longacre 
Legend. WASHINGTON COLLEGE VIRGINIA 

Reverse. — A wreath of an oak and olive branch, tied by a bow, the 
field blank. Legeiid. ROBINSON PRIZE MEDAL 

Size 21. Bronze. 

345. WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY. 

Obverse.— \3ri6x^i^&A bust facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON 

AND LEE UNIVERSITY [Same bust as No. 344.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 344.] 
Size 21. Bronze. 

346. U. S. MILITARY ACADEMY. 

'Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, paquet f 
Legend. UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY 

Reverse. — A wreath of oak leaves, within which is an octagonal tablet, 
dividing the words ACADEMIC MERIT 

Sii:e 77. Bronze. 

19 



146 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 

347. ASSAY MEDAL 1876. 

Obierse. — Undraped bust facing the right, beneath the bust, barber 
Reverse.— m^ - ANNUAL ASSAY 1876 in four lines, in a wreath 
of oak leaves, within a circle. Legend. YEAR ONE HUN- 
DRED ♦ OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE * 
Size 21. Bronze. 

The Assay Medal is issued by the U. S. Mint at the time of the Annual Ass.-iy, and is 
only presented to members of the Assay Committee, the Director of the Mint and heads 
of the Treasury Departmtnt. The design is changed each year, this and 1878, are the 
only years the head of Wasiiington has been placed on the obverse. 

348. ASSAY MEDAL 1878. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 347.] 

Reverse. — ANNUAL ASSAY 1878 in three lines, large letters, in a 

wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow. 
Sise 21. Bronze. 

349. VIA AD HONOREM. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in an oval frame at the 
base, around which, GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN 1732 
DIED 1799 and beneath, da vis birm. At the top. an eagle dis- 
played, an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle of three 
arrows in his left; in his beak a ribbon inscribed E pluribus unum; 
at each side twelve stars. In the field between the eagle and bust, 
FIRST IN WAR FIRST IN PEACE AND FIRST IN THE 
HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN, in four irregular lines. 

Reverse. — The interior of a room, in which a young man is seated at 
a table reading; at each side book-cases and globes, and at the 
right upon a pedestal, stands a figure of Fame; on a shelf the head 
of Minerva and two antique lamps ; on the base of the design, davis 
BIRM. In exergue, VIA AD HONOREM 

Size ^2. Tin, rare. 

350. SCIENTIA MORES EMOLLIT. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 349.] 

Reverse. — The interior of a room, in which a woman is seated at a 



SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 



147 



table writing, upon the table a globe, and at each side book-cases, 
and to the left a harp ; on the base of the design, davis birm. In 
exergue, SCIENTIA MORES EMOLLIT. 
Size J2. Tin, very raw. 

351. REWARD OF SUPERIOR MERIT. 

Olncrse. — [Same as No. 349.] 

i?^wr.f^.— REWARD OF SUPERIOR pgUSSl in four parallel 

lines, within a wreath of rose branches, tied by a bow. 
Size J 2. Tin. 



352. INDUSTRY PRODUCES WEALTH. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON, THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA B. 
1732 D. 1799 [Same obverse as No. 277.] 

Reverse.— A wreath of palm branches, tied by a bow, the field blank. 
Legend. INDUSTRY PRODUCES WEALTH 

Size 20. Silver. Brass. Tin. 



Edge reeded. 



353. REWARD OF MERIT. 

Obverse, — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend. 

THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY. [Same obver.se as No. 

272.] 
ye^wri^-.— REWARD OF MERIT in three lines, within a wreath of 

olive branches. 
Si-re jr_ Tin. 



354. REWARD OF MERIT. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; beneath the bust, key f 
and on a scroll below, BORN FEB 27 1732 DIED DEC 14 
1799 in two lines. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. 

Reverse.— R¥J<NAKl> OF MERIT on a scroll, in a wreath of oak 
and laurel leaves. 

Size 2^. Brass. 



148 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 

Same lust as on the Nonvalk Memorial piece. The obverse is t))e same as a medal 
struck in 1876, bearing on the reverse a view of Independence Hall. 

355. AWARDED TO. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. A. 
MDCCLXXXIX 

Reverse. — A wreath of an olive and oak brancli, tied by a bow and 
connected at the top, by the words AWARDED TO; field blank. 

Size j2. Tin, Edwards syo^. 

The bust on this piece, which appears to exist in but a single specimen, resembles very 
closely that of No. 135 by Robert Lovett, Jr. and in all probability is the work of that 
engraver. 

356. AWARDED TO. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett 
N Y Legend. WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE SOCIETY 
[Same obverse as No. 328.] 

Reverse. — A wreath of an oak and palm branch, tied by a bow and 
connected at the top, by the words AWARDED TO; field blank. 

Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

357. THE GREAT AND GOOD. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, a c m. f 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE GREAT AND 
GOOD. 

Reverse. — A wreath composed of cornucopiae completed at the top, by 
branches of laurel and oak ; field blank. 

Size JO. Tin. 

358. AWARD MEDAL.— Za«<f/-. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, ^^-^ei 

Legend. GEORGIO WASHINGTON 
Reverse. — A wreath of oak and olive branches, tied by a bow, the 

field blank. 
Size /p. Brass. 



SOCIETY AND A WARD MEDALS. 149 



359- FIRST REGIMENT P. M. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 326.]* 

Reverse.— V':^. REGT. INFANTRY l^T DIV. P. M. GRAY RE- 
SERVES CAPE MAY JULY 1369. PRESENTED TO, in four 
irregular lines, with a blank scroll at the bottom. Between the 
second and third lines, two flags crossed, and an olive branch be- 
tween the third and fourth. 

Size jS. Bronze. 

360. RIFLE CLUB. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. 

Reverse.— W\t\^m a beaded circle, a blank scroll, and above it the 

words AWARDED TO Legend. PHILADELPHIA RIFLE 

CLUB * * * 
Size ly. Bronze. 



EXHIBITIONS. FAIRS, CELEBRA- 
TIONS, POLITICAL AND CAL- 
ENDAR MEDALS. 



When the history of the war for the Union shall come to be 
written, no more interesting chapter will be found than that treating 
of the workings of the "United States Sanitary Commission." 

The importance of affording relief and comfort to the volunteers 
became apparent from the moment the first troops were called into 
the field, April 15, 1861; on which day the women of Bridgeport, 
Conn, organized a society for that purpose. This example was soon 
followed in other cities, a notable one being the "Women's Central 
Association of Relief," of New York. From the latter more directly 
sprang the "United States Sanitary Commission," which was organ- 
ized under an order of the Secretary of War of June 9, 1861, Henry 
W. Bellows D. D. being selected as President, and Alexander Dallas 
Bache LL. D. as Vice President of the board of managers, followed 
later by the appointment of Frederick Law Olmsted as Resident 
Secretary. Termed in the order, "A Commission of Inquiry and Ad- 
vice in respect of the Sanitary Interests of the United States Forces," 
it widened with the emergencies which arose, until it developed into 
the most complete system of sanitary measures and practical relief 
for the camp, hospital and field, which can well be imagined. 

The importance of its work in a humane point of view, as well as 
in the influence it exercised on the morale of the army, can not be 

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EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS, ETC. 151 

overestimated, and appealing directly, as it did, to the sympathies and 
patriotism of the people, supplies and money flowed in from all 
quarters. The Commission distributed during the war supplies to 
the value of fifteen millions of dollars, and funds amounting to five 
millions more were received into its treasury, at least two-thirds of 
which were obtained from numerous exhibitions popularly termed 
"Sanitary Fairs," held in different cities, the first at Chicago in the 
Autumn of 1863.! 

Four of these Fairs are represented in this list, but none of the 
pieces are satisfactory mementos of those memorable scenes. The 
best head will be found on No. 363 by Paquet after the Houdon 
profile, that on No. 365 by Bolen, giving the portrait by Joseph 
Wright referred to on page 41. 

No. 361 the joint production of Paquet and Morin, struck in com- 
memoration of an "Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations," held 
in New York City in 1853, is a well executed piece. The head by 
A. C. Morin, after Houdon, being much better in every respect than 
that by the same engraver referred to in the preceding group. The 
reverse by Paquet represents the "Crystal Palace," a beautiful struc- 
ture in which the Fair was held, and which stood until October 1858, 
when it was totally destroyed by fire, the short space of half an hour 
levelling it to the ground. In the history of International Exhibitions 
this is the second in point of time, and, as an evidence of American 
progress and enterprise, attracted much attention. 

No. 368, of which the obverse had been previously used, was 

t History of the United Stales Sanitary Commission. By Charles J. Stills. Philadel- 
phia 1866. 

% 



152 EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS. ETC. 

struck in i860 by Bailey & Co., Jewelers of Philadelphia, in honor of 
the visit of the members of the Japanese Embassy to their establish- 
ment. The Embassy from Japan, the first from that Empire to the 
United States, was accredited to the Government and had an audience 
with President Buchanan at Washington, May 17, i860. 

The "Norwalk Memorial Medal" by William H. Key, published 
m i86g by Isaac F. Wood, of New Yorfc, is a good example of that 
engraver's abilities. The head after Houdon is very well modeled, 
but the military coat rather detracts from truth of representation. 
Mr. Key's name will also be found on No. 380, an earlier work. The 
reverse of this piece is not such a design, as may be termed an agree- 
able combination. 

The political medals Nos. 379, 380, 383 and 384, were gotten up 
at the time of the different Presidential campaigns of Harrison, Bu- 
chanan and Lincoln. 

No. 386 a calendar medal, gives a full length, from the well 
known painting ty Trumbull, now in the collection of the "Yale 
School of the Fine Arts," New Haven, Conn. The picture, for the 
original is something more than a mere portrait, was painted at Phila- 
delphia in 1792, and represents Washington on the battle field at 
Trenton. Certain accessories of the picture, are also introduced on 
the raedal. This obverse will be found combined with four other 
reverses, in the miscellaneous group. 

No. 385, by B. F. True of Cincinnati, bears the Houdon head^ 
but the equestrian figure on No. 387 is a fictitiou.'; portrait. This 
piece is the work of Peter H. Jacobus of Philadeiphi£., and was issued 
in 1858; the original reverse was the business card of S. J. Bestor,. 
described in that group. 



EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS, ETC. 153 

361. CRYSTAL PALACE MEDAL. 

Obverse.--\Jndrdi'pc6 bust facing the left; beneath the bust, ACM 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. UNITED STATES OF 
AMERICA all within an ornamented circle; outside of the circle 
an imperfect wreath of an olive and oak branch, connected at the 
base by a trident and caduceus crossed, and at the top, by an eagle 
with flag and diverging rays, and the words, e pluribus unum 

Reverse. — View of the Crystal Palace N. Y. ; on base of the design, 
PAQUET PHiLA.; above, THE CRYSTAL PALACE FOR THE 
EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. 
NEW YORK, 1853. In exergue, PRESIDENT: THEODORE 
SEDGWICK, ESQR: ARCHITECTS: MESSRS: CARSTEN- 
SEN & GILDEMEISTER, LENGTH 365 FEET, WIDTH 365 
FEET, HEIGHT OF DOME 148 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE 
200,000 SUP FEET, OCCUPIES 5 ACRES OF GROUND. 
ESTIMATED VALUE |450,000. in nine lines, the last one 
curved. 

Size 22, Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

362. SANITARY FAIR N. Y. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, at each side four stars. Legend. 

GEO. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT 
Reverse.— Qh¥.SSED IS THE GIVER. GREAT FAIR FOR 

THE - SANITARY COMMISSION - NEW YORK MAY, 

1864. in seven irregular lines. 
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

363. CENTRAL FAIR PHILADA. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. 

Reverse.— <:,-^Y.KY: CENTRAL FAIR PHILADELPHIA JUNE 

1864 in five irregular lines. Edge reeded. 
Size II. Silver. Copper. Gilt. 

20 



154 EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS, ETC. 

364. SANITARY FAIR NANTUCKET. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 362.] 

Rev,'rse.—Q,Q>T> LOVETH A CHEERFUL GIVER, GREAT 
FAIR IN AID OF THE U. S. SANITARY COMMISSION^ 
NANTUCKET, MASS. AUGUST, 18G4. in nine lines, the first 
three and last one, curved. 

Size /J. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

365. SOLDIERS' FAIR SPRINGFIELD. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, j. A. BOLEN 
Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 92.] 

/?^j,,.;.j^. —SOLDIERS' FAIR DEC 1864. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 
in five lines, all curved except the third, within a wreath of olive 
branches, tied by a bow. 

Size iS. Tin. 

366. SOLDIERS' FAIR SPRINGFIELD. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, BOLEN 
Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse 
as No. 93.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 365.] 

Size 18. Copper. 

367. METROPOLITAN CARNIVAL, 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, laureated. Legend. METROPOL- 
ITAN CARNIVAL FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 1871. all within an 
olive wreath. 

Reverse. — A view of the Capitol at Washington. Above the design, 
BY ACT OF CONGRESS. JULY 16. 1790. THF: SEAT OF 
GOVERNMENT OF THl'. UNITED STATES. TO BE PER- 
MANENTLY FIXED AT THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, 
in four curved lines. Below the design, POPULATION OF CITY 
IN 1810 WAS 8298 POPULATION IN 1871 - 109412 COR- 



CELEBRATIONS. 155 



NER STONE LAID BY GEN. WASHINGTON SEP 18 1793. 
COR. STONE. EXTENSION LAID BY PRES. FILLMORE. 
JULY. 4. 1851. LENGTH 751 FT. 4 IN. HEIGHT OF DOME 
ABOVE TIDE 377 FT. COST ABOUT. $12,000,000. in eight 
lines, the last four curved. 
Size 4"/. Lead. 

Tliis piece is only known as a cast, said to be from die.^. The portrait an attempt at the 
classic, resembles no original. 



368. JAPANESE EMBASSY. 

Obverse. — Undi-aped bust faciiijj the right; beneath the bust, lovett 
PHiLA. Legend. GEORcilUS WASHINGTON PR^S. PRIM. 
RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX. [Same obverse as No; 

1350 
Reverse.— 10 THE JAPANESE EMBASSY FROM BAILEY & 

CO. JEWELLERS, PHILADELPHIA. 1860, in seven lines, 

within a wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow. 
Size jj. Bronze. Tin. 

An impression in gold was presented to the Chief of the Embassy, the remaining mem- 
bers receiving silver, a few more being struck than were needed. 



369. NORWALK MEMORIAL. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on edge of bust, key. f 
Legend. NORWALK CONN. MEMORIAL. 1869 

Reverse.— BOUGRT OF THE NORWAKE INDIANS BY 
ROGER LUDLOWE AND CAP. DANIEL PATRICK 1640. 
FOUNDED 1649. SETTLED BY ACT OF COURT 1650. 
BURNT BY BRITISH UNDER TRYON 1779. BOROUGH 
INCORPORATION 1836. D. & N. R. R. OPENED 1852. 
POPULATION 15.000. in twelve lines, the first, third and elev- 
enth, curved. Near the edge in a curved line, i. f. woods mem. 

SERIES. 

Size 2^. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 



IS6 . CELEBRATIONS. 



370. SABBATH SCHOOL JUBILEE. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, full face. Legend. UNITY OF GOV- 
ERNMENT IS THE MAIN PILLAR OF INDEPENDENCE 
[Same obverse as No. 264.] 

Reverse.— ^MV&h'YVi SCHOOL JUBILEE JULY 4 1842. in five 
lines. Legend. RELIGION OUR SAFEGUARD *• TEMPER- 
ANCE OUR SHIELD * 

Size 21. Silver. Copper. Nickel. Tin. 

371. BROOKLYN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left above two 
crossed palm branches, in a half circle; beneath the bust, WASH- 
INGTON; over the palm branch on the left, 1776 and over the one 
on the right, 1876 and at the top completing the circle, twelve six- 
pointed stars separated by a period. Legend. lOOT*? YEAR OF 
OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE in two lines, over and at 
the sides of the bust. 

Reverse.— AV.» ANNIVERSARY OF THE BROOKLYN SUN- 

' DAY SCHOOL UNION, MAY, 1876 in eight lines, the first 
three curved, within a wreath of olive branches, crossed. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

Same obverse as No. 293, this however, being the original combination. 

372. JERSEY CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left ; on edge of 
bust, p Legc7id IN GOD WE TRUST ♦ 1776. CENTEN- 
NIAL. 1876. * [Same bust as No. 271.] 

Reverse.— IV''^ ANNIVERSARY OF THE JERSEY CITY SUN- 
DAY SCHOOLS MAY 22 1876 in eight lines, the second curved, 
in a wreath of palm branches, crossed. 

Size 18. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

373. JERSEY CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in a sunken field, surrounded 
by a raised border. Legend. THE PATTERN OF PATRIOT- 



CELEBRATIONS. » ijy 



ISM, INDUSTRY AND PROGRESS. [Same obverse as No. 

340.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 372.] 
Shf' 18. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

374. JERSEY CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath 
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE 
FATHER OF OUR .COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 307.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 372.] 

Size 18. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

375. BETHANY SABBATH SCHOOL. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legcjid. BETHANY 
SABBATH SCHtfOL PHILA. [Same bust as No. 347.] 

ye^w^^f.— PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL 
ON THE OCCASION OF THE 25^" ANNIVERSARY 
MARCH 22, 1883. in nine lines, the first and last two curved. 

Size 22. Bronze. Tin. 

376. PHILLIPSE MANOR. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, a folded flag. Legend. YONKERS INCORP. AS 
A VILLAGE, 1S55, AS A CITY, 1872. [Same bust as No. 136.] 

AVw/-.j^.— View of the house; above it, PHILLIPSE MANOR below 
it, 1682 BI-CENTENNIAL 1882 

Size 22. Bronze. Tin. 

377. ARMORY DEDICATED. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 

WASHINGTON [Same bust as No. 279.] 
Reverse. ~'Y\\Q regimental badge. Legend, l^'^ REGT INFANTRY 

N. G. P. ORGAN" APRIL 19. 1861 ARMORY DEDICATED * 

FEB. 22. 1884 * 
Size 20. Bronze. Tin. 



158 POLITICAL MEDALS. 



378. P.. E. LEE CAMP. 

Obz'erse. — [Same as No. 377.] 

Reverse. — A group of three tents, in front of which two soldiers are 

clasping hands; at the base an eagle displayed. Legend. R. E. 

LEE CAMP NO. 1 C. V. ORGANIZED APRIL, 1883 
Size 20. Bronze. Tin. 

379. THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, full face. [Same obverse 

as No. 264.] 
Reverse. — A log cabin, over which flies the Americari flag; at each 

side a tree, and at the left a barrel, on which is a mug. Legend. 

THE PEOPLES CHOICE THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE 
Size 21. Silver. Copper. P>rass. Nickel. Tin. 

380. BUCHANAN AND BRECKINRIDGE. 

Olroerse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left, witliin a 
circle; beneath the bust, key Legend. THE UNION MUST & 
SHALL BE PRESERVED JACKSON - UNITED WE STAND 
DIVIDED WE FALL 1856 in two lines, divided by a circle. 

Reverse. — A buek leaping to the right; below, a cannon - AND - 
BRECKINRIDGE; in the field thirty-two stars, and between the 
buck and the cannon, 1856 

Size 2g. Bronze. Tin. 

381. BUCHANAN AND BRECKINRIDGE. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the 
left, in a central circular panel, surrounded by seven smaller ones. 
[Same obverse as No. 221.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 380.] 

Size 2g. Bronze. 

382. THE UNION— JACKSON. 

Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the 
left, in a central circular panel. [Same obverse as No. 221.] 



POLITICAL Alfo CALENDAR MEDALS. 159 

Reverse. — [Same as the obverse of No. 380.] 
Size 2g. Bronze. Tin. 

383. LINCOLN & JOHNSON. 

Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, with diverging rays 
forming a large star; around, thirteen small stars. Legend. FREE- 
DOM TO ALL MEN. UNION. 

Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the left ; beneath the bust, w. H. key f. 
Legend. LINCOLN & JOHNSON UNION CANDIDATES 
1864 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



384. HONEST ABE OF THE WEST. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left. Legend. 

REPRESENTED BY WM. LEGGETT BRAMHALL [Same 

obverse as No. 247.] 
Reverse. — WIDEAWAKES in a scroll 09 an oval shield, surrounded 

by a wreath ; above and below the, shield, a rose with leaves. 

Legend. ABRA-HAM LIN-COLN HONEST ABE OF THE 

WEST. 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

385. CALENDAR MEDAL.— 7r«f Jf. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; *on edge of bust, true 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEB. 22' 1732. 
DIED DEC. 14' 1799. 

Reverse. — A Calendar. 

Size 2j. Brass. Tin. 

386. CALENDAR MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Full length in uniform, in the background an orderly with 
a horse. Legend. BORN, FEB, 22, 1732. DIED, DEC, 14, 1799. 
Reverse, — A Calendar. Edge reeded. 

Size 2j. Brass. 



i6o CALENDAR MEDALS. 

387. CALENDAR M'E.'DMu,.— Jacobus sc. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform to the right; on the left a tree, 
and on the ground beneath it, p h j Legend. THE FATHER 
OF OUR COUNTRY BORN, FEB. 22, 1732. DIED, DEC. 
14, 1799. 

Reverse. — A Calendar. Edge reeded. 

Size 21. Brass. 



CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 



The medals. bearing the portrait of Washington, struck in com- 
memoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of 
Independence, present very little material worthy of the occasion. 

With the exception of two (Nos. 393 and 407) they were pro- 
duced in this country, and apparently without any effort on the part 
of the engravers to do credit either to themselves or the nation. 
Prepared, as it were, on the spur of the moment, no new heads were 
designed, and even that on No. 392 the best of them, by William H. 
Key, is familiar through its original use on the Norwalk Memorial 
piece. The California Medal, however, should be mentioned as an 
exception to the. general work of the group. The piece in this case 
furnishes a suitable design, or at least something new, and the en- 
graver has been fairly successful in executing it. 

The reverses of Nos. 388 and 389 by George H. Lovett, particu- 
larly the latter, show haste of execution and great carelessness of 
drawing, a fact which we regret the necessity of noting. The obverse 
of these pieces was also struck with two additional reverses, and the 
head will be found on three others. 

The head on No. 417, by Mr. Lovett, stated on page 123 as re- 
sembling very closely the profile on the three cent envelope stamp of 
the War Departftient (1873), will be found on several other pieces of 
the list. No. 393 of English origin, and of which only two im- 
pressions are known to us, presents the Stuart portrait. The piece is 
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i62 CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1S76. 



engraved in a very neat manner, but on the reverse there appears to 
be an error of drawing in the line of the side-walk, in front of the 
building. ' 

Nos. 394, 404 and 405 were published by George B. Soley of 
Philadelphia. No. 406 issued by the U. S. M. Co., an association of 
which we have no information, is a copy of the head by Charles C. 
Wright on the piece described under No. 74. A:> it preserves in 
some respects the general characteristics of that work, it is deemed 
worthy of notice. 

The Houdon portrait, with more or less success of translation, is 
the prevailing type of the group, the exceptions being Nos 393 and 
395 after Stuart, and the full length by Koehler of Baltimore, No. 409. 

388. ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, surrounded by an orna- 
mented border, with cavalry and infantry in the panels ; ,0 1 edge of 
bust, LovrcTT Legend. TO COMMEMORATE THE lOO"^" 
ANNIVERSARY OF' THE DECLARATION OF INDE- 
PENDENCE [Same bust as No. 136.] 

Reverse. — A copy of Trumbull's picture of the Congress of 1776, and 
the Committee making their report of the Declaration of Independ- 
ence. Above, are the words THE DECLARATION and beneath, 
OF INDEPENDENCE 1776. Near the edge demarest. sc. 

Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

i 

389. ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY. 

Second reverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 388.] 

Reverse. — [Same design as No. 388 but from a different die, the name 

DEMAREST omitted.] 
Size 26. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 



■ CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1S76. 163 

390. COLONIAL INDEPENDENCE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 388.] 

Reverse.— UmTED STATES OF AMERICA IN COMMEMORA- 
TION OF THE CENTENNIAL OF COLONIAL INDEPEND- 
ENCE 1870 in nine lines, the first curved; near the edge in a 
curved line, pat. nov. 3. 1874 H & l 

Size 26. Tin. 

391. JOHN HANCOCK.— .S-/^/a/«r^. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 388.] 

Reverse. — A fac-simile of the signature of John Hancock; above, 
thirteen stars in a curve, over which in two curved lines, WORDS 
SPOKEN BY JOHN HANCOCK, AFTER SIGNING THE 
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and below in five 
lines, the last two curved, THERE! JOHN BULL CAN READ 
THAT NAME WITHOUT SPECTACLES, NOW LET HIM 
DOUBLE HIS REWARD 

Size 26. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

392. INDEPENDENCE HALL. • 

Obverse.— V>\xs,i in uniform, facing the right; beneath the bust, key. f 
and on a scroll below, BORN FEB 22 1732 DIED DEC 14 
1799 in two lines. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same 
bust as No. 369.] 

Reverse. — View of Independence Hall; beneath, key. f To the left, 
1776 and to the right, 1876; above, INDEPENDENCE HALL 
in a curved line, and below, COMMENCED 1729 FINISHED 
1734 in two lines. 

Size 2if.. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

393. INDEPENDENCE HALL. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left; beneath 
the bust, G° WASHINGTON Legend. FIRST IN WvVR, 
FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS 
COUNTRYMEN in two lines, in a half circle above the head. 



1 64 CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1S76. 

Rci'crse. — View of Independence Hall and the adjoining buildings. 
Above, IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE CENTENNIAL JULY 
4™' 1876 and below, INDEPENDENCE HALL AS IN 1776 
in three lines. 

Size 21. Tin. 

394. INDEPENDENCE HALL. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, 1776 

Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON 
Reverse. — View of Independence Hail and the adjoining buildings. 

Above, BIRTH PLACE OF AMERICAN in a curved line, and 

below, INDEPENDENCE 177G in two lines. 
Size 24. Silver. Copper, gilt. Tin. 

This obverse has been struck wilh a blank reverse, arabesque border. 

395. INDEPENDENCE HALL. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap. 

[Same obverse as No. 156.] 
Reverse. — View of Independence Hall; beneath the design, key. f 

and below, in a curved line, INDEPENDENCE HALL 
Size II. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

396. INDEPENDENCE HALL. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 395.] 

Reverse. — View of Independence Hall, surrounded by thirteen stars; 
beneath the design, key. f. and below, in a curved line, INDE- 
PENDENCE HALL 

Size II. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

Similar reverse to No. 395, but from a different die. 

397. LIBERTY BELL, 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 392] 

Reverse. — The bell. In two bands at the lop partially shown, LEV 
XXV VX PROCLAIM LIBER - IN PHILAD'^ BY ORDER 



CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 165 

OF THE - and in the centre, PASS AND STOW PHILAD* 
MDCCLIII in three lines; to the left 1776. to the right 187G; 
above, LIBERTY BELL and below, LEV. XXV VX. Legend. 
PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND UNTO 
ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF ♦ 
Size 2^. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

398. LIBERTY BELL. 

Oh'erse. — Head facing the left, on a shield. Above the head in a 
band, e pluribus unum and over that in a compartment of the shield, 
1776 surrounded by fifteen stars; around the head disposed in the 
shape of a bell, FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST 
IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN 

RezH'rsc— On a shield the bell, inscribed PROCLAIM LIBERTY 
THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND, UNTO ALL THE IN- 
HABITANTS THEREOF, in six lines; to the left, 1776 to the 
right. 1876 and beneath, AMERICA, at the top in a band, CEN- 
TENNIAL 

Size 2^. Tin, Bushtlell 152^. 

399. LIBERTY BELL. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; beneath 
the bust, BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as 
No,' 56.] 

Reverse. — The bell, surmounted by an eagle, with rays pointing down- 
wards ; to the left, seven stars, and to the right, six stars ; above, 
CENTENNIAL and below, 1776 1870 

Size 16. Tin. 

400. LIBERTY ]^ELL. 

Obverse. — [Same a.s No. 395.] 

Reverse.— 'I'a^ bell. To the left, 1776 and to the right, 1876; below, 

LIBERTY BELL 
Size II. Sih'er. Copper. Tin. 



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401. LIBERTY BELL. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 395.] 

Reverse. — The bell and supporting beam; above, LIBERTY BELL 

and below, divided by the clapper, 17 7l^) 
Size II. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

402. LIBERTY BELL. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right [Similar bust to No. 155.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 400.] 

Size II. Copper. Gilt. Nickel. Tin. 

403. LIBERTY BELL. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 402.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 401.] 
Size II. Copper. Gilt. Nickel. Tin. 

404. AMERICAN COLONIES. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, 1776 
L^egend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 

394-] 
Reverse. — An officer, soldier with gun, cannon and balls, a drum and 

the staff" with liberty cap; to the left, a mill and a pioneer with axe; 

above, an eye surrounded by thirteen stars with diverging ra)'S, 

dividing the words AMERICAN COLONIES; belbw, 1776 
Size 2^. Silver. Copper, gilt. Tin. 

405. FREE AND UNITED STATES. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 404.] 

Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, facing the left, an olive branch 
in her right hand, and her left on a keystone upon which a pair of 
scales and a square; at the left a ship, and at the right a plough 
and railroad train; above, FREE AND UNITED STATES and 
below, 1876 

Size 2/}.. Silver. Copper, gilt. Tin. 



CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 167 

406. AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. 

Obi'ersc — Head facing the left; beneath, u. s. M. co. Legend. 

GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Reverse. —YX'^^T IN WAR FIRST IN PEACE. FIRST IN THE 

HEARTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BORN, FEB. 22, 

1732 DIED. DEC. 14, 1799 in eight irregular lines. Legend. 

IN COMxMEMORATIOX OF THE 100™ ANNIVERSARY 

OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, 1870 * 
Size 26. Silver. Tin. 

407. IN MEMORY OF THE CENTENARY. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left. Legend. 
GEORGE WASHINGTON * 1870 * 

Reverse. — The United States shield, surmounted by an eagle dis- 
played, in the chief thirteen stars; a scroll disposed over the top of 
the shield, is inscribed e pluribus unum Legend. IN MEMORY 
OF THE CENTENARY 

Size 16. Brass, gilt. 

Only a few impressions of this piece, struck on very thin pUinchets. and probably of 
Frencli origin, have come under the notice of the writer. The bust is large for the piece, 
and bears a slight resemblance to that on No. 271. 

408. FIT KEYSTONE. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a circular panel, sur- 
rounded by an oak wreath, on a large keystone ; to the left, 1732 
to the right, 1799; at the top, the crest of the Washington arms, 
and at the base, the monogram <!Bfc 

Reverse. — ^An arch and keystone bearing the name, WASHINGTON ; 
on the left support. 1776 i. F. w des on the right support, 1876 
G. H. L FEc; FIT KEYSTONE IN THE TRIUMPHAL ARCH 
WHICH SPANS THE NATION S CENTURY in six lines, the 
first and last two, curved. 

Size 30. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 



i68 CENTENNIAL MEDALS, t8j6. 

409. FIRST CENTURY OF LIBERTY. 

Obverse. — The shield of the United States — thirteen stars in the chief 
— supported by Washington and Grant, full length figures in civil 
dress, the former to the left; over the shield an eagle with extended 
wings, in his beak a ribbon inscribed e pluribus unum and on one 
disposed at the sides and beneath the shield, WASHINGTON 
1776- U. S. GRANT ]87G; around the whole twenty-five stars. 
In exergue, CENTENNIAL, and near the lower edge, F x koehler 

AVj'^rj^-.— DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED 
STATES AS A MEMORIAL OF THE FIRST CENTURY 
OF LIBERTY in eight lines, the first curved, within a wreath of 
olive branches tied by a bow; above the inscription, a star. 

Size 26. Silver, Wood 4J0. Bronze. Tin. 

410. CALIFORNIA MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Small head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, 
within a wreath of olive branches with flags at each side ; to the 
left, 1776 to the right, 187G and over the head thirteen stars in a 
curve; below, a representation of sea and land, a vessel in sail, a 
post boy, and a stage coach with four horses; beneath the design, 
c. v. MOHRiG — A. KUNER. F All within a circle. Legend. WASH- 
INGTON THE GREAT FOUNDER OF THE UNITED 
STATES OF AMERICA. JULY 4™ 1776 • 

Reverse. — Arms of the State of California in a beaded circle, in the 
upper part of the field; below, the harbor of San Francisco, an 
ocean steamer, a rail-way train, and miners at work, all surrounded 
by thirty-eight stars, inclosed by two circular lines. Legend. 
PROGRESS OF TIME AND FREEDOM TO ALL MAN- 
KIND. JULY 4'.'.' 1876. * CALIFORNIA ♦ 

Size 25. Silver. Tin. 

411. CENTENNIAL RECEPTION N. Y. 

Ob'i'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a plain 
border. Ugend TO AID 'ST. JOHN'S - GUILD' - FLOAT- 



CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 169 

ING - HOSPITAL (wood's series "c" no. 5) [Same bust as 

No. 194.] 
Reverse. — Bust of Martha Washington facing the left. Legend. 

CENTENNIAL RECEPTION, BALL, & TEA - PARTY. 

FEB^ 22'^° 1876 - ACADEMY OF MUSIC, * N. Y. * in two 

circular lines. 
Size 18. Silver, Tin. 

Only a few impressions most of them in silver were taken, when the obverse die broke. 
One in copper is noted in the Wood catalogue, No. 653. , 

412. CENTENNIAL RECEPTION N, Y .—Second obverse. 

Okfcrse. — Undraped buyt facing the right, in a three-quarter circle of 
thirteen stars, completed at the bottom by the words, wood's 
SERIES "c" NO. 5; at the base, g. h. l. Legend. TO AID 'ST 
JOHN'S - GUILD' . FLOATING - HOSPITAL [Similar bust 
to No. 408.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 411.] 

Size 18. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

413. THE 100^^.' YEAR. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right ; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, g. h. l. Ugend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 
[Same obverse as No. 296.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Martha Washington facing the left, within a wreath 
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. THE 100T« YEAR OF 
OUR INDEPENDENCE 1876 [Same bust as No. 411.] 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

414. THE 100™ YEAR. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath 
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE 
FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 307.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 413.] 

Size 18. Copper. Brass. 

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I/O CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 

415. CHILDREN OF AMERICA. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath 
of oak and palm branches, tied by a bow. Legend. 100'^" AN- 
NIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPEN- 
DENCE * JULY 4, 1876 * [Same bust as No. 271.] 

T^fi/^ri^'.— DEDICATED TO THE CHILDREN OF AMERICA 
in five lines, the first and last curved, within a wreath of an oak and 
olive branch, crossed and completed at the top, by the date 1S76 

Sise 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

416. DELPHOS UNION SCHOOL. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 415.] 

Reverse.— DEDICATKB TO THE PUPILS OF THE DELPHOS 

UNION SCHOOL JULY 4, 1S7G in seven lines, the first, second 

and last two curved, within a wreath of oak. 
Size 31. Tin. 



417. BOYS & GIRLS OF AMERICA. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath 

of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE 

FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY 
Reverse. — A shield surmounted by the staff and liberty cap with rays, 

on a group of six flags. Legend. THE BOYS & GIRLS • * • 

OF AMERICA 1876 • * • 
Size 18. Copper. Brass. 

Same obverse as No. 414, this however, being the original combination. This obverse ^ 
and reverse have been struck with the obverse of No. 240. 

418. BOYS & GIRLS OF Pi.ia.KRlQ,h.— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 413.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 417.] 
Size 18. Copper. Tin. 



CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 171 

419. CENTENNIAL PARTY. 

Obfcrse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap 

[Same obverse as No. 156.] 
Te^wrj^-.— CHILDRENS CENTENNIAL PARTY AT LYCEUM 

HALL POTTSVILLE PA. FEB. 22. 1876 in eight lines, the 

first and last curved. 
Size II, Copper. 

420. CENTENNIAL PARTY. 

Olrversc. — Undraped bust facing the right. [Same obverse as No. 

402.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 419.] 
Size II. Tin. 

421. CHILDREN'S BALL. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 420.] 

Reverse.— CmU^Rmii'S BALL STOCKTON HOTEL CAPE 

MAY N. J. 1876 in six lines, the first and fifth curved. 
Sise II. Silver. Tin. 

The date on tlie reverse was subsequently altered to 1877, and strack in copper and 
brass. 



CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL 
EXHIBITION, 1876. 



The International Exhibition of arts, manufactures and products 
of the soil and mine, held at Philadelphia in 1876, was the marked 
event of the centennial anniversary of the political existence of the 
Republic. As originally proposed it was intended to be a display of 
the products of the United States only, but it soon assumed the shape 
of an International affair, and all nations having diplomatic relations 
with this country, were invited to participate. 

The management was confided to a Commission appointed under 
an act of Congress approved March 3, 1871, and the fund for the 
erection of suitable buildings was raised by the "Centennial Board of 
Finance," incorporated by a subsequent act approved June i, 1872, 
with power to secure subscriptions of capital stock not exceeding ten 
million dollars, to be divided into shares of ten dollars each. The 
buildings, five in number — Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall 
(or Art Gallery), Machinery Hall, Horticultural Hall and Agricultural 
Hall, — were erected in Fairmount Park at a cost of four and one-half 
million of dollars, and with their annexes covered seventy-five acres 
of ground, the Main Exhibition Building alone covering over twenty- 
one acres. 

This exhibition, the grandest in the history of IFor/d's Fairs as 
yet held, thirty-three nations beside the United States being repre- 
sented, was opened on the tenth day of May and closed on the tenth 

(172) 



INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. 173 

of November following; during which time the number of admissions 
was computed to reach about ten millions. 

Of these buildings, Horticultural Hall and Memorial Hall are 
still standing, the former, a beautiful structure, being used fof its 
original purpose, and the latter, contains at present the collection of 
art objects — many of which were obtained from the exhibition — be- 
longing to the " Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art." 
This institution, which is actively at work with its schools, was an 
outcome of the exhibition, it being perceived that this country was far 
behind others in the matter of industrial art, an important element in 
the prosperity of a nation. 

The medals of this group show much better work than those of 
the preceding, the two by F. B. Smith, the Danish medal, and No. 
428 by Laubenheimer, being the most important. The head on the 
first described piece, by F. B. Smith, originally used with reverses 
referring to Mount Vernon, has been already mentioned and is not 
alone a good example of that engraver, but is also one of the best in 
tlie .series. The second by the same artist although a later produc- 
tion, is very little if at all inferior. 

The Dani.sh Medal by Schmahlfeld, is one of the favorite centen- 
nial pieces. It i.s a fine specimen of die engraving, the work excellent 
in every respect, and the designs for both obverse and reverse ad- 
mirable in drawing and composition. 

The head by Laubenheimer is well modeled and a good render- 
ing of the original, but the reverse is not entirely satisfactory, the 
design rather odd and not pleasant as a composition. This piece is 
one of a set of five struck with the same reverse; the others bear 



174 INTERN ATf OX AL EXHIBITION, 1S76. 

portraits of Pius IX, Victoria, Emperor William and Marshall Mac- 
Mahon. 

No. 429 a full bust after Stuart, is well engraved though lacking 
delicacy and taste; the piece is evidently German in origin, and only 
a few impressions are known to us. Nos. 430 and 43 1 are also by 
German engravers, the head on the latter is from the print by Longhi, 
particularly referred to on page 112. 

The piece by George H. Lovett struck in commemoration of the 
visit of the New York Seventh Regiment to the exhibition, is an in- 
teresting souvenir of that well known military organization. 

' Nos. 453 and 434 were published by George B. Soley of Phila- 
delphia. Ail the pieces of this list except Nos. 429 and 431, give the 
Houdon profile. 



422. MEMORY OF WASHINGTON. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, f. b. smith 
& HARTMANN N. Y. Lcgend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same 
obverse as No. ill.] 

Reverse.— iniS MEDAL IS STRUCK TO PERPETUATE THE 
MEMORY OF WASHINGTON. AND IN HONOR OF THE 
PATRONS WHO ATTEND OUR CENTENNIAL EXHIBI- 
TION AT PHILADELPHIA, P'^ U. S. 1776. - 1876. in twelve 
lines, within a wreath of an oak and olive branch, tied by a bow; 
at the lower edge, F. b. smith & horst n. y. 

Si::e 40. Tin. 

423. MEMORY OF WASHINGTON. 

Ob-i'crse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath 
the bust, F. B. SMITH & HORST N. V. Legend. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON. [Same obverse as No. 112.] 



INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. . 175 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 422.] 
Size 40. Tin. 

424. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. 

Obverse. — Undraped bu.st facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett 
PHiLA. Legend. GEORGIUS WASHINGTON PR^S. PRIM. 
RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX [Same obverse as No. 

135] 

;?„.^^jf —INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION HELD AT FAIR- 
MOUNT PARK PHILADELPHIA MAY 10. TO NOV. 10. 
187G in seven irregular lines, surrounded by a circle of thirty-eight 
stars. Legetid. TO COMMEMORATE THE HUNDREDTH 
ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 

Size jj. Bronze. Tin. 

425. UNION FOR EVER. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a three-quarter circle of 
thirteen stars; on edge of bust, LOVETT Legend. TO COMMEM- 
ORATE THE 100^" ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARA- 
TION • OF INDEPENDENCE • [.Same bust as No. 136.J 

Reverse. — Clasped hands with rays, dividing the words UNION FOR 
EVER in a beaded circle. Legend. INTERNATIONAL EX- 
HIBITION AT PHILADELPHIA 1876; all within an oak 
wreath. 

Size 25. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

426. DANISH MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left, on a panel in a wreath, supported by 
an eagle with uprai.sed wings; cherubs on each side bearing palm 
branches, hold a circlet of thirteen stars over the head; at the top, 
MDCCLXXVI. Lege7id FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, 
FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN. 



176 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. 

Reverse. — A group of five figures. America standing in :he centre 
crowned with a liberty cap, is presenting wreaths to Art and Me- 
chanics, while Commerce and Agriculture appear at the right and 
left; at the base of the design, h. olrik inv. - F. schmahlfeld 
FEC. and at the edge of the piece, v. christesen. ; above, INTER- 
NATIONAL EXHIBITION and below, PHILADELPHIA. 
1876. 

Sisejj. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

427. DANISH MEDAL. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left, on a panel in a wreath, supported by 
an eagle with upraised wings; cherubs on each side bearing palm 
branches, hold a circlet of thirteen stars over the head ; at the top, 
LET US HAVE PEACE. Legend. 1776. THE CENTENNIAL 
YEAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 1876. 
[Same design as No. 426.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 426.] 

Sise jj. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

428. SEE HOW WE PROSPER. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; to the left, 1776 to the right, 
1876 and beneath the bu.st, R. L.\UBENHEiMER Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON, THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY. * A 
CENTURY ADDS LUSTRE TO HIS FAME * 

Reverse. — Two female figures standing on a section of the globe, 
marked America. Europe on the left with a shield ornamented 
with temples; America on the right with a national shield and the 
staff and liberty cap points to the exhibition building, over which, 
an eagle with rays. Legend. SEE HOW WE PROSPER 

Size 28. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

429. MEMORIAL HALL. 

Olmerse. — Half length in civil dress, three-quarter face to the right, a 
sword resting on the right forearm; to the left of the head, 1776 to 
the riglit, 1876; below in a half circle, thirteen stars. All in a 
wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow. 



INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. 177 

Reverse. — View of Memorial Hall. Above, in two curved lines, A 
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, 
AND FOR THE PEOPLE.; below, CENTENNIAL EXHIBI- 
TION PHILAD' P'' U. S. A. in two curved lines. 

Size 27. Tin. 

430. MEMORIAL HALL. 

<9(5tYr:f^ — Undraped bust facing the left. Legend. UNITED STATES 
OF AMERICA * 1776 ♦ 

Reverse.— View of Memorial Hall. Above, CENTENNIAL ME- 
MORIAL BUILDING; below, 1876 PHILADELPHIA. 

Size 2^. Brass, Wood 5^2. Tin, very rare. 

431. MEMORIAL HALL. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the right; at each 
side a star, and at the base, 1776 Legend. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON , 

iefTz/f^-j:^.— View of Memorial Hall. Above, EXHIBITION PHILA- 
DELPHIA; below, CENTENIAL 1876 

Sice 17. Brass. 

432. MEMORIAL HALL. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the right; at each 
side two stars, and at the base, 1776 Legend. GEORGE WASH- 
INGTON [Same obverse as No. 431 with the additional start;.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 431.] 

Size 17. Brass. 

A third variety of this obverse has three stars ac each side of the bust. These pieces 
are all rare. 

I 

433. AMERICAN STAR. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, 1776 
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 394.] 
23 



\ 



178 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. 

Reverse. — A large six-pointed star with diverging rays, inclosing 
twenty-five small stars, with thirteen others around it. STRUCK 
IN THE CENTENNIAL BUILDINGS IN THE ONE HUN- 
DREDTH YEAR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 1876 
the first ten words being above the star, in two curved lines, and the 
rest below it, in three lines. Edge rccdcd. 

Size 24. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin. 

434. CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 433.] 

Reverse. — A Fountain. Above, in a curved line, CENTENNIAL 
FOUNTAIN; below, FAIRMOUNT PARK DEDICATED TO 
AMERICAN LIBERTY JULY 1. 1870 PHILA. in five lines, 
the last one curved. 

Size 24.. Copper, gilt. Tin. 

435. SEVENTH REGIMENT N. Y. 

Oln'ersc. — Bust facing the right, on a pedestal inscribed 1776 - 1876 » 
JULY i™ - PHILADELPHIA PA; the years separated by an 
antique lamp; to the left a soldier presenting arms, and to the right, 
an officer .saluting; beneath the design, demarest sc. n. y. Legend. 
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE VISIT OF THE SEV- 
ENTH reglmp:nt and the veteran corps N. G. 

S. N. Y. * TO THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION OF 1876 
Reverse. — A shield quartered with the arms of the United States, New 
York, etc., the monogram ^^'^^ in the centre. Above, an eagle on 
a section of the globe, and flags at each side ; below, a scroll bear- 
ing the motto pro patria et gloria and beneath it, organized 
1824; all within an oak wreath. Legend. ACTIVE MEMBERS, 
1001. COL. E. CLARK ♦ VETERANS, 1060. COL. M. LEF- 
FERTS ♦ 
Size 28. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 



CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS 

OF EVENTS IN THE WAR FOR 

INDEPENDENCE. 



The medals assigned to this group are extremely interesting, al- 
though not complete as an historical series. Many of the prominent 
events of the war are, however, presented, and a glance at the list fur- 
nishes quite a strong outline. 

Cambridge, Valley Forge, Monmouth, Yorktown and Newburg, 
are names, which if even carelessly uttered, bring up a strong flood of 
recollection, and with the battles of 1776 and the final departure of 
the British, but Ifttle is needed to fill out the story. 

A century has fled ! time with its softening touch has passed over 
the recor^ of camp, council and field ; and now, envy and detraction, 
weakness and error, are forgotten, only truth, patriotism, and faith to 
the end shall be remembered. 

With but three exceptions Nos. 451, 457 and 462, all the pieces 
of the group give the Houdon profile, the list being headed, and quite 
appropriately, with a medal commemorative of the third day of July 
1775, when Washington took command of the army and established 
his headquarters at Cambridge. This piece, the work of George H. 
Lovett, after a design by Isaac F. Wood, of New York, shows taste 
both in design and execution. The error in giving the month as June 
instead of July will be noticed. The event is also commemorated by 

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I So CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 

No. 438, published by Mr. Wood, in ..nich the err of date is 
repeated. 

The series of battle^ fought in 1776 eng.aved by George H. 
Lovett, eight in number, are interesting mementos. The reverses 
were afterwards struck with another obverse {muled), t.-us making a 
second set. The head on the original set has been frequently used by 
Mr. Lovett. 

The Valley Forge memorial, by William Barber, shows good 
work ; the head, admirably modeled, was originally used on the Assay 
Medal of 1876, described in the group of Award Medals. 

No. 451, a souvenir of the Surrender at Yorktown, the work of 
William H. Key, gives the three-quarter face after the print by 
Longhi, first used on No 286. 

All the other Yorktown memorials were engraved by George T. 
Morgan, an assistant engraver at the United States Mint. Mr. Morgan, 
an excellent modeler and engraver, was born at Birmingham, England, 
in 1845, and came to this country in 1876. Of these, Nos. 453 and 
454 are the best, and although very good in themselves, yet are not 
fair examples of his abilities. The dies for No. 454 were ordered by 
the State of Pennsylvania, and the medals were struck for distribution 
among the French representatives at the ceremonies at Yorktown, 
October 19th, 1881. 

No. 457, by Morgan, in commemoration of the centennial, anni- 
versary of the evacuation of New York by the British, is the closest 
rendering of the profile by Joseph Wright, etched in 1790, as yet exe- 
cuted. The history of this interesting portrait is referred to on page 
41. The other piece by Mr. Morgan for that commemoration, bears 



CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 18 1 



the same reverse, the obverse being similar in design to No. 453. 
Both of these pieces were pubhshed by John H. Diehl of Philadelphia. 
The head of No. 459, a forcible presentation of Houdon, is the 
same as that on No. 291, Masonic group, in this case obtained from 
the original hub by Charles C. Wright. The beautiful wreath on the 
reverse, was the work of the late Anthony C. Paquet. This, and No. 
460, were published by Warner & Bro. of Philadelphia. 



435. THE WASHINGTON Y.'Llll.- Cambridge Centennial. 

C}^v/-j,>._Undraped bust facing the right, in a sunken field, sur- 
rounded by a raised border; on edge of bust, lovett; in a half 
circle above, 1775 - 100 YEARS - 1875; below, i. f. w. des. 
G. H. L. FEc. Lc^^end. TVm LOVER OF PEACE HE ES- 
POUSED THE SWORD FOR THE COLONIES' BIRTH- 
RIGHT in the border, divided on the right and feft by an olive 
branch and sword, crossed. [Same bust as No. 136] 

Reverse— Th^ house and tree in a circle. Beneath the design, THE 
WASHINGTON * * ELM * * and in a curved line below, isaac 
F. WOOD'S SERIES "c" NO 4 Legc7id. CAMBRIDGE, MASSA- 
CHUSETTS, JUNE THIRD 1875 * CENTENNIAL CELE- 
BRATION * 

Size 23. Bronze. Tin. 

. Tliis obverse is from the same obverse die as No. 321, that portion of the die containing 
the legend having been turned down, and the new lettering as given above, introduced. 

437- CAMBRIDGE, 1775-1875. 

C<5t'CT-i^.— Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, the monogram ■<!». Legend. \TJ^ . 100 YEARS - 
1875 and below, i. f. w. des. g. h. l. fec. 

ie^^rjd'.—Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 



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and beneath, g. h. l. Legejid. GEORGE '^v'ASHINGTON 
[Same as the obverse of No. 296.] 
Size 18. Copper. 

The obverse of this piece is the centre of the obverse die of No. *!, the die having 
been softened, the border turned off, and the monogram added. Tl.. obverse was also 
struck with the obverse of No. 240. 



438. ASSUMED COMMAND 1775. 

Obverse. — Undraped bu.st facing the right, .surrounded by thirteen 
. stars, in an oval panel; below the bust, the monogram <!St; above, 
and at the sides of the oval, in a raised border, 1775 JUNE 3 1875 
and at the base, to the left, i. f. w. to the right, g. h. l. [Same 
bust as No. 412.] 
Reverse. — Dress and service swords crossed, with two palm branches, 
in a sunken field. Legend. HE ASSUMED COMMAND IN 
1775 - AND RESIGNED IT IN 1783 - GRACING EACH 
OCCASION WITH LIKE MODESTY; the last six words 
within the field. 



/, gilt. 



Size 18. Silver. Copper, gilt. Bronze. Tin. 

439. ASSUMED Q,Oyi\Ah.\i\T).— Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Bust in unifonn, facing the right, surrounded by thirteen 

stars, in an oval panel. [Design and lettering same as No. 438.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 438.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper, gilt. Bronze. Tin. 

The obverse of this piece is frc.m the same die as No. 438, the die having been softened 
and the uniform added to the bust. This weakened the die, and after striking a few sets 
it became useless. The reverse die was after\vards destroyed. 

440. MOORE'S CREEK ^RIDGK.— Bailie series No. i. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, surrounded by thirty-four 
stars in a circle; on edge of bust, lovett Legend. THE CEN- 
TENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE 
1876 [Same bust as No. 136.] 



CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 183 



Reverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays ; beneath, is the 
number 1 Legend. BATTLE OF MOORE'S CREEK BRIDGE 
NO. CAROLINA FEBRUARY 27 all within an oak wreath. 

Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

441. SULLIVAN'S ISLAND.— y\'<7. 2. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.] 

Reverse.— \Ti^ in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the 
number 2 Legend. BATTLE OF SULLIVAN'S ISLAND 
SO. CAROLINA JUNE 28 all within an oak wreath. 

Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 



442. LONG ISLAND.— A^^. J. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.] 
Reverse.— Ylllo in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the 

number 3 Legend . BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND NEW 

YORK AUGUST 27 all within an oak wreath. 
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 



443- HARLEM PLAINS.— ^^. 4. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.] 

Reverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the 
number 4 Legend. BATTLE OF HARLEM PLAINS NEW- 
YORK SEPTEMBER 16 all within an oak wreath. 

Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

444- LAKE CHAMPLAIN.— iVt^. j-. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.] 

Reverse.— Ylli^ in a beaded circle with formal rays ; beneath, is the 
number 5 Legend BATTLE OF LAKE CHAMPLAINjNEW 
YORK OCTOBER 11 & 12 all within an oak wreatk ' 

Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 



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445. WHITE PLAINS.— ^(;. 6. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.] 

Tieverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the 

number 6 Legend. BATTLE OF WHITE PLAIiNS NI-.W 

YORK OCTOBER 28 all within an oak wreath. 
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

446. FORT WASHINGTON.— ^^. 7. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.] 

Re'c'erse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the 
number 7 Legend. BATTLE OF FORT WASHINGTON 
NEW YORK NOVEMBER 16 all within an oak wreath. 

Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

447. TRENTON.— iV<7. 8. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.] 

Reverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the 

number 8 Legend. BATTLE OF TRENTON NEW JERSEY 

DECEMBER 26 all within an oak wreath. 
Size'21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 



448. MOORE'S CREEK lB,YL\T>Qi^.— Battle series. 

Second oinierse. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath 
of oak and palm branches, tied by a bow. Legend. lOOT" ANNI- 
VERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 
* JULY 4, 1876 ♦ [Same obverse as No. 415.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 440.] 

Size 21. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

This obverse was stmck with all the reverses, as described from No. 440 to 447 inclu- 
sive, eight pieces. The reverse dies of the entire set have been destroyed. This obverse 
and that of No. 440 have been struck together. 



CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. ^185 



449. VALLEY FORGE CENTENNIAL,— J//«^xm«. 

O^Z'fri(.—Und raped bust facing the right, in a sunken field surrounded 
by a raised border; beneath the bust, BARBER Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON. * COMMANDER IN CHIEF. * [Same 
bust as No. 347.] 

Reverse.^m COMMEMORATION OF THE DEPARTURE OF 
THE CONTINENTAL ARMY JUNE 19 in eight lines, within 
a wreath of olive and oak branches, tied by a bow, in a sunken field 
surrounded by a raised border. Legend. VALLEY FORGE 
CENTENNIAL. 1778 - 1878. 

Size 26. Silver. Bronze, 



450. MONMOUTH CENTENNIAL. 

(9i^z'^M^.—Un draped bust facing the right. Legend. THE MON- 
MOUTH BATTLE MONUMENT ASSOCIATION * 1878 ♦ 

Reverse.— im.^ MEDAL IS STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE 
THE CENTENIVJIAL OF THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH 
FOUGHT JUNE 28™ 1878. 

Size 23. Copper. 

451- YORKTOWN SOUVENIR. 

6)fe-w.— Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left, in a sunken 
field surrounded by a raised border, ornamented with a wreath of 

• olive branches; on edge of bust, k [Same bust as No. 286;] 

Reverse.— ^0\:VE^m. - . - CENTENNIAL OF THE SURREN- 
DER AT YORKTOWN V^ OCT. 19, 1881. in seven lines; at 
the top, in a raised ground 1781 at che bottom, 1881 

Size 21. Copper. Bronze. Tin. * 

452. YORKTOWN SURRENDER. 

Obverse.— W&^^s of Washington and Lafayette accolated, facing the 
right; beneath the busts, 1881 and at the edge, de.sign patemteo 
JULY 12. 1 88 1. Legend. CENTENNIAL YORKTOWN VA. 
24 



1 86 CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 

Reverse. — A design representing the surrender; at the base, p. l. 

KRiDER PHiLA. Legend. SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN VA. 

In exergue, OCT. 19. 1781 
Size J2. Bronze. Tin. 

453. YORKTOWN MONUMENT. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a circular panel, the upper one of 
a group of three. The others contain bust portraits of Lafayette, 
and De Grasse. Legend. WASHINGTON - DE GRASSE - 
LAFAYETTE 

Reverse. — The elevation of the intended monument at Yorktovvn, Va. 
in a sunken field surrounded by a plain border. In the field di- 
vided by the design, 1781 - 1881 - OCT. - 19. Legend. IN 
COMMEMORATION OF THE SURRENDER AT YORK- 
TOWN • 

Sisc 21. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

454. YORKTOWN.— P^/wxy/z/aw/a Medal. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a circular panel, the upper one of 
a group of four; on edge, m ; the other panels contain bust portraits 
of Lafayette, De Grasse, and Rochambeau. Legend. WASHING- 
TON - DE GRASSE - LAFAYETTE - ROCHAMBEAU 

Reverse. — The arms of the State of Pennsylvania on a keystone, sur- 
rounded by a band inscribed IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 
SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN • OCT. 19. 1781 • In an 
outer band, presented bv the state of Pennsylvania • oct. 19. 
1881 . 

Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

455. NEWBURGH HEADQUARTERS. 

Otversc. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and to the left, 1783 to the right, 1883 Legend. CENTENNIAL 
OF PEACE BETWEEN UNITED STATES & GREAT 
BRITIAN * [Same bust as No. 136.] 



CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 187 



Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. NEWBURGH. N. Y. 

SETTLED IN 1719 * WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTER'S 

1783 * 
Size 20. Tin. 

456. NEWBURGH CENTENNIAL. 
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. [Same obverse as No. 

137] 
Reverse.— 1\i& house. Above, CENTENNIAL * CELEBRATION 

OCT. 18. 1883.; below, WASHINGTON'S HEAD QUARTERS 

NEWBURGH N. Y. 
Size 77. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 



457. EVACUATION OF NEW YO^Yi.— Morgan sc. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on the left, the Washing- 
ton arms, and on a ribbon below the bust, exitus act.v probat; on 
edge of bust, MORGAN Legeftd. G.WASHINGTON 

Reverse. — The shield of the arms of New York City, in a wreath of 
olive branches on a group of six flags, beneath which appear two 
cannon, crossed; above the shield, a cluster of thirteen stars; to the 
left, 17a3 and to the right, 1883 Legend. EVACUATION DAY 
CENTENNIAL NOV. 25 • CITY OF NEW YORK • 

Size 22. Bronze. Tin. 

This obverse has been struck with a plain reverse, silver, bronze and tin. 



458. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.— Morgan sc. 
Second obverse. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a circular panel, the upper 
one of a group of three. The others contain bust portraits of Gen- 
eral Knox, and Governor George Clinton. Legend.. WASHING- 
TON • KNOX - CLINTON 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 457.] 

Size 22. Bronze. Tin. 



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459. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust in high relief, facing the left. Leg nd. 

GEORGE WASHTNGTON [Same bust as No. 291.] 
^('c^'rjf.— CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY NOV. 25, 1883. in 

four lines, the first curved, within a wreath of laurel branches, tied 

by a bow. Legend. NEW YORK EVACUATED BY THE 

BRITISH * NOV. 25, 1783. ♦ 
Size 28. Copper. Bronze. Tin. 

460. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 377.] 

Reverse.— l&i^ - NEW YORK EVACUATED BY THE BRIT- 
ISH NOV. 25. 1783 - 1783 in seven parallel lines, within a wreath 
of olive leaves, tied by a bow. 

Size 20. Silver. Bronze. Tin. 

461. EVACUATION OF NEW YO'RK.—LoveU sc. 

Obzierse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a circle ; on edge of bust, 
LOVETT Legend. PEACE PROCLAIMED & ARMY DIS- 
BANDED IN 1783 [Same bust as No. 136.] 

Reverse.— n%'^ CENTENNIAL 1883 CELEBRATION OF THE 
EVACUATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK NOVEM- 
BER 25 in eight lines, the first in a half circle, completed at the 
bottom, by a row of thirteen stars. 

Size 20. Tin. 

462. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK. 

Equestrian obverse. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, advancing to the left. Legend. 

GENERAL WASHINGTON ENTERING NEW YORK NOV. 

25. 1783 
Reverse. — A design representing the departure of the British army. 



CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 189 

Above the design, the word CENTENNIAL and thirteen stars in 
a curve, and over them. 1783 - 1883 Legend. EVACUATION 
OF NEW YORK BY THE BRITISH ARMY 
Size 2 J. Tin. 

463. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.— A^ey sc. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on edge of bust, k 

Lege7id. GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Reverse.— Y19,^ - NEW YORK EVACUATED NOV. 25. - 1883 

in five parallel lines. 
Size 10. Silver. Bronze, Gilt. 

A reduction of the bust on the Norwalk Memorial piece, No. 369. 

464. EVACUATION OF NEW YOYLYi.—SoUy ed. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GOD AND 

OUR COUNTRY 
j?arM^.— EVACUATION DAY CENTENNIAL 1783 - 1883 
Size 8. Gilt. 



TOKENS. 



Scarcity of small change of authorized issue, has at different 
periods impelled the creation by private parties of substitutes, which 
when presented in quantities, might be exchanged for lawful money. 
When thus issued such pieces were considered pledges for value, and 
were known in England, where the custom originated, as tokens : a 
currency by sufferance and not by authority. 

A large number of tokens were issued by tradesmen throughout 
the country during the scarcity of change in 1862-3 for small mer- 
cantile transactions, some of which bear the head of Washington on 
the obverse. Those which refer directly to the purpose, and others 
having patriotic devices or inscriptions, have been included in this 
list : but such as bear the names of the publishers have been placed 
for ease of reference, in the group of store cards, and indeed, to a cer- 
tain extent, store cards and tokens are synonymous. 

Most of the pieces enumerated were struck in all the different 
metals, but as they were originally issued in copper, we deem it suffi- 
cient for the purpose to designate in the descriptions that metal alone, 
except where impressions in silver have come under our notice. 

The prevailing type in this group is the Houdon profile, the best 
being the small head on No. 469, the same as that on the Temperance 
medalet by Bale, previously mentioned. The head on No. 471 by 
Emil Sigel, may also be noticed; the design of this obverse is simple 
and artistic. 

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TOKENS. . igi 



The small gold pieces described at the end of the list, struck on 
extremely thin planchets, had their origin in California, and were sold 
by the jewelers of San Francisco for charms or ornaments. The heads 
were probably intended for Washington. 



465. KNICKERBOCKER CURRENCY. 

Obverse.— ]\ii3.d facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON 

TOKEN. 1863 
Reverse. — Within a beaded circle, the figure of a man a cane in his 

right hand; beneath, bridgens Legend. KNICKERBOCKER 

CURRENCY 
She 12. Copper. 

466. KNICKERBOCKER CURRENCY. 

Obverse.— K small head facing the left, at each side of a circle with 
formal rays. - I - O - U - 1 PURE COPPER - CENT - the 
numeral, and the words Pure Copper, within the circle. 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 465.] 

Size ij. Copper. 

467. UNITED STATES COPPER, 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 465.] 

Reverse,— ^.n eagle standing on a section of the globe. Legend. 

UNITED STATES COPPER; the word Copper, on the globe. 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. 

468. UNITED STATES COPPER. 

Obverse.— \^d.mt. as No. 466.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 467.] 
Size IJ. Copper. 



192 TOKENS. 

469. I. O. U. 1 CENT. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches, 
crossed; at each side three stars, and below, 18C3 Legend. 399 
B'WAY, N. Y. [Same bust as No. 332.] 

Reverse. — I. O. U. 1 CENT in four lines, within a w jath of an oak 
and olive branch, crossed. 

Size 12. Silver. Copper. 

470. NOT ONE CENT. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.] 

Reverse. — NOT ONE CENT in three lines, within a wreath of olive. 

Size 12. Copper. 

This obverse was struck with a similar reverse, in whith the word not is closer to the 

ONE. 

471. NOT ONE CENT. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, in an oval frame, on a large five- 
pointed star, the points of which just cross a classic wreath; be- 
tween the lower points, E. sigel 177 willi n y 
'Reverse. — [Same as No. 470.] 

Sise 12. Copper. 

This obverse was struck with a similar reverse, in which the wreath is different, and the 
word NOT in larger letters. 

472. NOT ONE CENT. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a half wreath of oak branches, 
completed at the top, by a row of thirteen stars ; below, is the date 
1863 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 470.] 

Sise 12. Copper. 

473. EXCHANGE. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, over two flags crossed, the date 1863 
beneath ; around, thirteen stars. 



tokens: 193 



Reverse. — EXCHANGE in a wreath of an oak and olive branch; over 
their junction, a drum, and behind it, a sword, two cannon and two 
guns, crossed. 

Sise 12. Silver. Copper. 

474. NEW YORK. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, six stars on each side; below, 1863 
Reverse. — NEW YORK in two lines, a star below, within a wreath 

of olive branches, tied by a bow. 
Size 12. Copper. 

475. HORRORS OF WAR. 1 

Obverse.— \lQ3id facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON 
TOKEN. 1863 

Reverse. — A female head above the horns of Plenty, the date 1863 be- 
tween. Legend. HORRORS OF WAR BLESSINGS OF 
PEACE 

Size 12. Silver. Copper. 

475. UNION FOR EVER. 

Obverse. — Brown's Equestrian Statue Union Square N. Y. Legend. 
FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE; in exergue, 1863. 

Reverse. — UNION FOR EVER in three lines the first one curved, 
within a wreath of an oak and palm branch|; at their junction at the 
bottom, a shield, behind which are four flags crossed. 

Size 12. Silver. Copper. 



477.- UNION FOR EVER. 

Obverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but the letters and date smaller.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 476.] 
Size 12. Copper. 

25 



194 TOKENS. 

478. UNION FOR EVER. 

Obverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but not so well drawn, the letters and 

date smaller, and also different from No. 477.] 
Reverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but with larger letters, different shield 

and wreath.] 1 

Size 12. Copper. 

479. UNION FOR EVER. 

Obverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but the head faces, and the date is in a 

curved line] 
Reverse, — [Same as No. 478.] 
Sise 12. Copper. 

This obverse was also struck with a reverse bearing the head of Lincoln, No. 248. 

480. UNION FOR EVER. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, six stars on the left, and seven on 

the right; below, 1863 [Similar head to No. 474] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 478.] 
Size 12. Copper. 

481. THE UNION. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 477.] 

Reverse.— IW^. UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED 

- JACKSON - I 
Size 12. Copper. 

A variety of this reverse has the sign &", in place of the conjunction. 

482. FREEDOM. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 479.] 

Reverse. — FREEDOM in two lines, within a wreath of oak branches, 

broken at the top by a star, and at the bottom, by a shield upon 

two flags. 
Size 12. Copper. 



TOKENS. 19s 



483. FREEDOM. 

Obzierse. — [Same as No. 479.] 

Reverse. — FREEDOM in two lines, within a wreath of oak leave*, 

broken at the top by a star, and at the bottom, by a shield upon 

two flags. 
Size 12. Copper. 

Another reverse from No. 482, the shield and wreath being different, and the letters 
larger. 



484. FREEDOM. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend. 

PATER PATRI^ [Same obverse as No. 244.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 483.] 
Size 12. Copper. 

485. PEACE FOREVER. 

Odvfrse.—Head facing the right over two flags crossed, the date 1863 
beneath; above, thirteen stars in a curve. [Similar head to No. 

473] 
'Reverse. — Two hands clasped, between the words PEACE FOR- 
EVER within a wreath of oak branches, crossed. 
Size 12. Copper. 

This obverse was also struck with a similar reverse, in which the letters are smaller, and 
the wreath different. 



486. OUR UNION. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right; beneath, is the date 1863 and around, 

thirteen stars. 
Reverse. — The United States shield, a six-pointed star at each side. 

Legend. OUR UNION 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. 



■196 ■ TOKENS. 



487. OUR COUNTRY. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.] 

Reverse.— OUR COUNTRY in two lines, and above, the U. S.-shield 
between two olive branches, crossed ; below, two arrow heads di- 
vided by a star; ail within an olive wreath. 

Size 12. Silver. Copper. 

488. OUR COUNTRY. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 487.] 
Size 12. Copper. 

489. UNITED COUNTRY, 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.] 

Reverse. — UNITED COUNTRY in two curved lines, within an ob- 
long oval frame, an ornament above and below the frame and be- 
tween the words; all in a circle of thirty-four stars. 

Size 12. Silver. Copper. 

490. NO COMPROMISE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 486.] 

Reverse.— ^O COMPROMISE WITH * TRAITORS * in four ir- 
regular lines, within a wreath of an oak and olive branch; at their 
junction, two cannon, crossed. 

Size 12. Copper. 

491. NO COMPROMISE. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, on the left seven stars, and on the 

right, six; beneath the head, L. R 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 490.] 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. 



TOKENS. 



197 



492. NO COMPROMISE. 

Obverse.— ?>ns\. draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend. 

PATER PATRI^ [Same obverse as No. 244.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 490.] 
■Size 12. Copper. 

This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing a military bust, same as No. 194. 

493. LIBERTY HEAD. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.] 

.^w^rj^.— Liberty head facing the left, surrounded by thirteen stars ; 

below, 1863 
Size 12. Copper. 

494- INDIAN HEAD. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.] 

Reverse. — Indian head facing the left, surrounded by thirteen stars ; 

beneath the head, e. s. and below, 1863. 
Size 12. Copper. 

This obverse was struck wkh a similar reverse, in which the date is smaller, and the en- 
graver's initials omitted. ^ * 



495. INDIAN HEAD. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 472.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 494, without engraver's initials.] 

Size 12. Copper. 

496. U. S. OF AMERICA. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.] 

Reverse.— T\iQ United States shield, surmounted by an eagle; beneath 

the shield, e. s. Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

1863 
Size 12. Copper. 

This obverse was struck with a similar reverse, in which the date is smaller, and the en- 
graver's initials omitted. 



198 TOKENS. 



497. U. S. OF AMERICA. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 496, without engraver's initials.] 

Size 12. Copper. 

498. U. S. MEDAL. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.] 

Reverse. — The United States shield, surmounted by an eagle. Legend. 

UNITED STATES MEDAL 18G3 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. 

499. U. S. MEDAL. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 472.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 498.] 
Size 12. Copper. 

500. SHIELD AND STAR. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 472.] 

Reverse. — A shield on a six-pointed star, within a wreath of olive. 

Size 12. Copper. 

501. THE SHIELD. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 480] 

Reverse. — The United States .shield; behind it two flags crossed, and 

the staff and liberty cap, around which a circle of thirteen stars; 

the whole in a wreath of oak branches. 
Size 12. Copper. 

502. THE EAGLE. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend. 
BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse as 
No. 76.] 



TOKENS. 199 

Reverse. — A flying eagle; beneath, 1863 and above, in a half circle, 

thirteen stars. 
Size 12. Copper. 

503. CALIFORNIA \ DOLLAR. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left, around, thirteen stars; below, 1872 
Reverse. — \ DOLLAR CAL. in a wreath of olive branches, tied by 

a bow. 
Size 6. Gold. 



504. CALIFORNIA Q.YiKRVl.— Octagonal. 

Obverse. — Hero facing the left, around, thirteen stars; below, 1872 

[Same head as No. 503.] 
ie^x;^^^^._CALIFORNIA ♦ CHARM. ♦ \ GOLD 
Size 6. Gold. 



505. CALIFORNIA Q,YiK^y\..— Octagonal. 

Obverse. — Head facing tbe left, around, thirteen stars; below, 1872 

[Similar head to No. 503.] 
ie^T/m^.— CALIFORNIA ♦ CHARM. ♦ \ GOLD 
Size 7. Gold. 



STORE CARDS. 



The name of Washington is the key-note of Americui history^ 
and fortunate indeed is the Republic in having a grand central figure, 
around which all its citizens, irrespective of creed or party, can come 
together in perfect trust and unity. If the memory of Washington, 
the example of his life and the precepts of his love and patriotism, 
foster a love for liberty and the principles of a government which he 
labored to establish and perpetuate, any form of expression '.vhich 
strengthens their importance is of value, and the simplest is often the 
most effective. 

The group of store cards may not be considered the most digni- 
fied one of the Washington series either in title or connection, yet 
their positive utility in reaching the people may be gratefully recog- 
nized, and we cannot but regret that a custom which put into the 
personal possession of every citizen a memento of the Pater Patriae, 
has been discontinued. 

It is also the largest in numbers and, as a record of the daily 
pursuits of a generation now passing away, possesses an interest which 
will increase rather than diminish, and it may be said that the pub- 
lishers of these pieces have gained a reputation for patriotism and a 
niche in history which they little suspected. 

In a group of this character, strict adherence to authentic por- 
traiture would scarcely be looked for, yet, with the exception of the 
equestrian figures on Nos. 510, 514 and 556, and the heads on Nos.. 

(200) 



STORE CARDS. 201 



506, 520 and 563, all the others are reliable representations. Apart 
from the Houdon which is the prevailing type, we have the Du 
Simitiere profile on the Curtis card, and the Stuart portrait on Mason 
& Co. Both of these obverses have been previously mentioned, the 
former under No. 277, and the latter under No. 76, the original use 
of it. The obverses of the Doll & Co. and Strassburger & Nuhn cards 
are very similar. The head is found on the various sizes of Spiel- 
marken, in which group it is partipularly referred to. All the rest 
of the list give the Houdon head, and while no noteworthy example 
may be quoted, very little inferior work is exhibited. 

A number of these pieces have become scarce, and others again 
possess the merit of considerable rarity.. We would designate Nos. 
510, 512, 513, 514, 5j8, 539, 563, 588, 589, 590, 591 and 592, as 
difficult of attainment. The card of John Barker is only known to 
the writer, through the Sale Catalogue, (Levick, May 26, 1884), as 
noted. 



506. ABRAHAMS. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right; below, is the number 10 and at 
each side, three stars. Legend. M. A. ABRAHAMS 

Reverse.—TH-E PEOPLES OUTFITTING STORE * WESTON 
MO. Edge reeded. 

Sisc z8. Brass. 

507. ABRAHAMS. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 506.] 

Reverse.— THE PEOPLES OUTFITTING STORE * INDE- 
PENDENCE MO. Edge, reeded. 
Size 18. Brass. 

26 



202 STORE CARDS. 



508. AGENS & CO. 

Obverse.— Uea^d facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON 
TOKEN. 1863 

Reverse.—]. L. AGENS & C? - NO. 1 - COMMERCE ST. NEW- 
ARK N. J. NEWSPAPERS, in five irregular lines. 

Size 12. Silver. Brass. 

509. AGENS & CO. 

Obverse. — A small head facing the left, at each side of a circle with 
formal rays, - I - O - U - 1 PURE COPPER - CENT - the 
numeral, and the words Pure Copper, within the circle. [Same ob- 
verse as No. 466.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 508.] 

Size zj. Copper. 

510. ATWOOD'S HOTEL. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure advancing to the right, hat in his left 

hand held forward; below, bale & smith n-y Lcgt/id. GEORGE 

WASHINGTON 
Reverse.— CA-RRY ME TO ATWOOD'S RAIL ROAD HOTEL 

243 BOWERY AND MY FACE IS GOOD FOR 3 CENTS 

in seven parallel lines. Edge reeded. 
Size 16. Copper. 

The figure on the obverse although resembling No. 158, is different. 

511. BARKER. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a wreath of olive branches, tied 

by a bow. Legend. AMERICAN REPOSITORY OF FINE 

ARTS [Same head as No. 197.] 
Reverse.— ]Ol\'!^ BARKER 16 MAIDEN LANE DEALER IN 

MUSIC PRINTS & FANCY STATIONARY in seven lines, the 

fourth only straight. 
Size 12. Brass, Levick 24.J. 



STORE CARDS. 203 



512. BALE & SMITH. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 5 10.] 

/e^z/m?.— BALE & SMITH ENGRAVERS & DIE CUTTERS 
68 NASSAU STREET PLATES & ROLLS FOR EMBOSS- 
ING DIES & SEALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION N • YORK 
in eleven lines, the first two and last three curved. Edge reeded'. 

Size 16. Copper. Tin. 

513. BALE & SMITH. 

O^t'm^.— Equestrian figure advancing to the right: below, b & s 
N-Y Legend. GEN^ GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same fig- 
ure as No. 510.] 

Reverse,. — [Same as No. 512.] 

Size 16. Copper. Tin. 

514. BESTOR. 

<:'^z'^>'j^'.— Equestrian figure in uniform, to the right; on the left a tree, 
and on the ground beneath it, p h j Legend. THE FATHER 
OF OUR COUNTRY BORN, FEB. 22, 1732. DIED, DEC. 
14, 1799. [Same obverse as No. 387.] 

Reverse.— K seated figure pointing to the face of a clock; above, is 
inscribed TIME IS MONEY Legend. S. J. BESTOR IM- 
PORTER OF WATCHES & JEWELRY * PHILADELPHIA, 
PA. * Edge reeded. 

Size 21. Silver. Copper. Brass. 

515- BRAUN & SCHELLWORTH. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.] 

Reverse.~^-^h\3n & SCHELLWORTH'S, 132, 134, 136 COURT 

S^ BROOKLYN PAVILION, in five irregular lines. 
Size ij. Copper. 

516. BRIDGENS. 

Obverse.— VlQ&d facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON 
TOKEN. 1863 



204 STORE CARDS. 



Reverse.— ^^mGEHS. METAL TOKENS - & - STORE CARDS - 

189 - WILLIAM ST. N-Y. in five irregular lines. 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. 

517. BRIMELOW. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, at each side, four stars. Legend. 

GEO. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT [Same obverse as No. 

362.] 
Reverse. — A mortar and pestle, tlividing the date 1863 within a wreath 

of olive branches, connected at the top, by the figure 1 Legend. 

T. BRIMELOW, DRUGGIST, 432 THIRD AVENUE N-Y. 
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

518. BRIMELOW. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 517.] 

Reverse.— Q,QQT) FOR ONE GLASS OF SODA in three lines, 
the second only straight, surrounded by a circle of thirty-one stars. 
Size i§. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

519. BRIMELOW. 

Obi'erse. — [Same as No. 517.] 

Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left, within a wreath of an olive 
and palm branch, crossed. Legend. T. BRIMELOW, DRUG- 
GIST, 432 THIRD AVENUE, N. Y. 

Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

520. BRIMELOW. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; on the left, six stars, on the 

right seven. Legend. GEO. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 517.] 
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. 

An entirely diftereiit head from No. 517, "1 ^^•^'^.■.■ :inv oilur in the scries. 



STORE CARDS. 205 



521. BRIMELOW. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 520.] 
Reverse.— 2 within a wreath of an olive and palm branch crossed 

Legend. T. BRIMELOW, DRUGGIST, 1^2 THIRD AVENUE 
N. Y. '-■'■> ^t-^, 

Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. 

522. BRIMELOW. 

Obverse.— WQ^d facing the right, on the left seven stars, and on the 
right six; beneath the head, l, r [Same obverse as No. 491.] 

Reverse.— h mortar and pestle, dividing the date 1864 within a wreath 
of ohve branches. Legend. T. BRIMELOW, DRUGGIST 432 
THIRD AV N. Y. 

Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

523. BROAS BROTHERS. 

(9/w«-j..— Head facing the right, over two flags, crossed the date 
18G3 beneath. Legeiid UNITED WE STAND [Similar head 
to No. 473.] 

Reverse.-0\2K COUNTRY in two lines, within an olive wreath 

Legend. BROAS BROTHERS * PIE BAKERS. * 
Size 12. Copper. Brass. 

524. CENTENNIAL CO. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 522.] 

ie.7rri^.-CENTENNIAL ADVERTISING MEDAL CO 1029 

CHESTNUT ST. PHILAD^ 
Size 12. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

525. CHAMBERLAINE. 

Ob^:eyse.-l\t^A facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches 
tied by a bow, below which, the letter m Legend. WASHING- 
TON. [Same obverse as No. 88.] 



2o6 STORE CARDS. 



Reverse. — A star, surrounded by a wreath. Legend. R. CHAM- 

BERLAINE, * NORFOLK. ♦ 
Sise ly. Tin. 

526. CHAMBERLAINE. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform facing the left; beneath the bust, bolen 
Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same ob- 
verse as No. 93.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 525.] 

Size 18. Tin. 

527. COGAN. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge on bust, lovftt 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 136.] 

Reverse.— ^V)'<NhK.Xi COGAN DEALER IN BOOKS, COINS, 
MEDALS AND ENGRAVINGS. 1859 PHILADELPHIA, in 
seven lines, the first three and last one, curved. Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

528. COUTTS & BRO, 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 509. J 

Reverse.— QOXJITS & BRO. DRY GOODS - & - GROCERIES 

P AMBOY. N J. in five irregular lines. 
Sise ij. Copper. 

529. CURTIS. 

Obi'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON, THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA B. 
1732 D. 1799 [Same obverse as No. 277.] 

Reverse.— lOW.'H K. CURTIS, WATCH-MAKER & MANUFAC- 
TURING JEWELER 83 BLEECKER ST. & 882 BROADWAY 
NEW YORK, in eight lines, the first four curved, in a circle; 
above the inscription five stars, and beneath it, three stars. Legend. 
"SAVE MY COUNTRY HEAVEN" 1861 Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. 



STORE CARDS. 207 



530. DICKESON. ' 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, r. l. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON * SE- 
CURITY * [Same obverse as No. 269.] 

Reverse.— A fire-proof Legend. DICKESON'S COIN & MEDAL 
SAFE EVANS & WATSON * MAKERS. * 304 CHESTNUT 
ST PHILADELPHIA. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Nickel. Tin. 

This card was also struck with the obverse of No. 160. 

531. DOLL & CO. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters tcv 

the left. Lege?td. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Similar heao 

to No. 286.] 
Reverse.— GEO : DOLL & C? IMPORTERS OF FANCY GOODS 

&C. N9 14 NORTH 6^." ST'' PHILADELPHIA in five lines, 

the first and last curving. 
Size i^. Brass. 

532. DOSCHER. 

C/^ydV-.?^.— Head facing the right; below, 18(Jo. Lcgetid. C. DOSCHER 
241 WASH':' S:"" N. Y. [Same head as No. 474.] 

Reverse. — NOT ONE CENT in three lines, within an olive wreath ; 
below the words, the letter H 

Size 12. Copper. 

This obverse occurs with the date in smaller figures. 

533. ELLWOOD. 

Obverse.— Head facing the right. Legend THE WASHINGTON 

TOKEN. 1863 
Reverse.— I. L. ELLWOOD - HARDWARE. TIN & STOVES - 

DE KALB ILL. in four irregular lines; in the centre an eagle 

with wings displayed. 
Size 12, Copper. 



2o8 STORE CARDS. 



534. ENGEL. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.] 

Re'c'crse.—]OV{^ ENGEL MERCHANT TAILOR - 52 - FIRST 

STREET. ELIZABETH PT N J. in six irregular lines. 
Sisi' ij. Copper. 

535. GAVRON. 

Obverse.— WeAd facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON 

TOKEN. 1863 
Reverse.— A. GAVRON. - 213 - BOWERY - & - 102 PITT ST. 

- NY. - SAUSAGES, in seven irregular lines. 
Size 12. Copper. Brass. G. Silver. Nickel. Tin. 

This card has also been struck with the obverse as described under No. 509. 

536. GERCKE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 522.] 

Reverse.—]. HENRY GERCKE WATCHMAKER AND JEW- 
ELER 120G PINE S^ PHILA. in five lines, the third only 
straight. 

Size 12. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

537. GERDTS. 

C^wrj^.— Head facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON 

TOKEN. 1863 
Reverse.— Vl. D. GERDTS BROKER - & - COIN DEALER - 

240 - GREENWICH ST. N. Y. in six irregular lines. 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

538. GREAVES & SONS. 

Obverse.— Yita.'^ facing the right. Legend. EXPORTED SOLELY 

BY. W: GREAVES & SONS. SHEAF.. WORKS. 
Reverse. — Blank. 
Size 16. Brass. 



STORE CARDS. 209 



539- HENDERSON ■& LOSSING. 

Obverse.— Ht^d facing the right, in a wreath of oak branches, crossed. 
[Same head as No. 197.] 

^'■^"'■■•f^-— HENDERSON & LOSSING CLOCK & WATCH 
MAKERS & DEALERS IN WA.TCHES JEWELLERY SIL- 
V]iR & PLATED WARE CUTLERY &C POKEEPSIE NY 
in ten lines, the first thiec^ and last .three, curved ; at left w & b. 

Size J J. Copper. 

Card of Benson J. Lossing, historian. Mr. Lossing relinquished business for the study 
of art and hterature, at the age of twenty-two (,8j5), and since that time, has pubhshed 
numerous popular works relating to Uie history of the United States, iUustrated from Im 
own drawings. 

540. HESS & SPEIDEL. 

Obverse.— 2,MsX in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust. j. a bolen 
Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No 9^ ] 

.^,j,,,,,^.__APOLLO GARDENS 576 WASHINGTON ST . GOOD 
FOR 6 CENTS. * HESS & SPEIDEL * 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

541. HESS & SPEIDEL. 

Obverse.-^ust in uniform, faciqg the left; beneath the bust bolen 

Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse 
as No. 93.] 

Reverse.— [Sdime as No. 540.] 
Size iS. Copper. Tin. 



542. HILL. 

C)^7m.,-Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single 
Ime; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI^ PATER 1732 
[Same obverse as No. 211.] 

27 



2IO STORE CARDS. 



Reverse.— E. HILL, DEALER IN COINS, MEDALS, MINER- 
ALS, AUTOGRAPHS ENGRAVINGS, OLD CURIOSITIES 
&c N" G BLEECKER ST. N. YORK 1860 in ten lines, all curv- 
ing but the fourth, fifth and last. 

Size i8. Silver. Copper. Tin. 

543. HYENLEIN. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, in an oval frame, on a large five- 
pointed star, the points of which just cross a classic wreath; between 
the lower points, e. sigel 177 Willi n y [Same obverse as No. 

47I-] 
Reverse.— G¥.ORG^ HYENLEIN * 23 CHRYSTIE SI N. Y. 

Size 12. Copper. 

544. IDLER. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- 
TON. PRESIDENT. I. 1792 [A copy of No. 24.] 

Reverse.— \^\\AAMA IDLER DEALER IN COINS, MINERALS, 
STATIONERY & FANCY ARTICLES. N'.^ Ill NORTH 91** 
ST. PHILADELPHIA in eight irregular lines. 

Size 21. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

545. IDLER. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 208.] j. 

Reverse.— \V. IDLER DEALER IN COINS, MINERALS, SHELLS, 
ANTIQUES &c. Ill N. 9™ S' PHILADA: in eight lines, the 
first two and last three, curving. 

Size 13. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

546.- IVINS. 
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right, on edge 
ofbust, RL Legend GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON. FIRST 
PRE' U. S. 1789 [Same obverse as No. 336.] 



STORE CARDS. 211 



Reverse. — The United States shield, surrounded by a circle of twenty- 
five stars. Legend. E. IVINS, MANUFACTURER OF ME- 
TALLIC TPTMi\TTNGS. FIFTH & COLUMBIA A^ PHILA- 
DELPHIA 

Size 16. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

547. IVORY. 

Obverse.— Ut^d facing the right. Legend THE WASHINGTON 
TOKEN. 1863 

Reverse.— 1. IVORY. COR. FULTON & ORANGE - ST^ - BROOK- 
LYN BILLIARD SALOON, in six irregular lines. 

Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. G. Silver. Nickel. Tin. 

This card was also struck with the obverse as described under No. 509. 

548. KEY & SONS. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, key Legend. 

PATRI^ PATER [Same obverse as No. 210.] 
Reverse.— ¥. C. KEY & SONS DIE SINKERS & MEDALISTS 

123 ARCH S^ PHILADELPHIA, in six irregular lines. 
Size 18. Tin. 

549. KEY & SONS. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single 

line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI^ PATER 1732 

[Same obverse as No. 211.] 
Reverse.— V. C. KEY & SONS DIE SINKERS & MEDALISTS 

123 ARCH S^ PHILAD'^ in five irregular lines, surrounded by a 

circle of stars. 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

550. KEY & SONS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 549.] 

Reverse.—]LYX in large open letters, in which ORNAMENTAL 

MEDAL & SEAL DIE SINKERS &C. &C. 329 ARCH ST. 

PHILA; around, thirty-three stars. 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



212 STORE CARDS. 



551. KEY & SONS. 

Obverse. — Head facing the rij^ht, resting on clouds dotted with stars ; 

at each side two American flags, and above the head diverging rays. 

Legend. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED 

[Same obverse as No. 219.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 550.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

552. KILLEEN. 

(9<J7rr.r.— Head facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON 
TOKEN. 1863 

Reverse.— K. KILLEEN ... N? 1 & 16 FERRY . ST - GREEN- 
POINT, in five lines, the first and last curved. 

Size 12. Copper. 

This card was also struck with the obverse described under No. 509. 

553. KNAPP. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.] 

Reverse.— I. J. KNAPP . NO. 8 - LIBERTY ST. UTICA - N. Y. 

WINES & LIQUORS in six irregular lines. 
Size ij. Copper. 

554. LANE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 543.] 

Reverse.— U. M. LANE LAMPS KEROSENE OIL &c 18 SPRING 

S;^ N. Y. in five lines, the first and last, curving. 
Size 12. Copper. . 

555. LOVEDAY & CO. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, within an olive wreath ; beneath the 
head, 1863 Lege7td. DRY GOODS, GROCERIES &C. * at 
the lower edge, g. g. n. Y; [Same head as No. 197.] 

Reverse.—]. L. LOVEDAY & C^* 63 WASHINGTON ST. WAU- 
KEGAN ILL. in five lines, the first one curved. 

Size ij. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



STORE CARDS 313 



556. LOVETT, 

0^^«-5.^_Equestrian figure in uniform/on an eminence, head facin<. 
In the distance appears the City of Boston, and to the right a canm- 
to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON 177ti 
[Same obverse as No. 50.] 

Reva-se.~R. LOVETT, JR: DIE SINKER,. PHILADELPHIA 
PA: DIES FOR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES COLLEGES 
RRONZ^^'f STRUCK IN .'GOLD, - SILVER AND 

, JiKONZE; the words Agncultural Societies in an oval frame in- 
closing a plough and a .stalk of corn; at the base, a small olive 
branch. Edge reeded. 

Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

557- MAGNUS. 

^PMT;Tr"^'^i^^''"^ '^' '■'^^*' '" ^ ''^^^^^ '^'■'■^'^- L^^^'^d. 100 
ENTITLE TO A §2.00 VIEW OF * NEW YORK CITY * 

Reverse.~Th^ United States shield, surmounted by an eagle with 
olive branch and arrows. Legend. C. MAGNUS' NATIONAL 
PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT. NEW YORK. ^''""'^^^ 

Size 12. Brass. 

558- MAHNKEN. 
Obverse.— [Sa^me as No. 509 ] 

''rSFrilf.^"^^-'' '^ "^ '' "^^^"^ ^^- ■ ^^-^^ - LIQUORS 
& bEGARS in five lines, the first and last, curved 

Size ij. Copper. 

559- MASON & CO. 

^ pr?Jx7l"'' '" ''^'' '■''"''' three-quarter face to the left. Legend 
as No ;6] '' ''''• ^'"^^ ''^^- '' ''''■ ■ ^^^^ ^'^^'^- 

16.1 N .) ST PHILA. in six irregular line.?. 
Size J J Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



214 STORE CARDS. 



560. MERRIAM. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of ohve branches 
tied by a bow, below which, the letter m. Legend. WASHING- 
TON [Same obverse as No. 88.] 

Rc^>e7■se.—]0S. H. MERRIAM - * - MEDALIST DIE SINKER 
- AND - LETTER CUTTER ESTABLISHED 1850 No. 18 
BRATTLE SQUARE BOSTON, MASS. in nine irregular lines. 

Size ij. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

561. MERRIAM. 

Oln>erse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEBRUARY 22. 
1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.] 

Rex>erse.—]0^. H. MERRIAM. DIE SINKER 18 BRATILE 
SQUARE BOSTON MEDALS STRUCK IN - GOLD - SIL- 
VER, COPPER OR TIN. in seven irregular lines, a head of 
Liberty in a circular frame, between the first and second. 

Size 20. Copper. Brass. 

562. MONK. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches, 
crossed; at each side three stars and below, 1863 Legend. 399 
B'WAY. N. Y. [Same obverse as No. 469.] 

Reverse.— UO^Yi'S * * * METAL - * - SIGNS, in three lines, in a 
circle of thirty-four stars, broken at the base, by an eagle. 

Size 13. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

563. MT, HOLLY PAPER CO. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, in a circle; on edge of 
bust, F. K. Legend MT. HOLLY PAPER CO. MT. HOLLY 
SPRINGS PA. 

Reverse. — 1860 in a wreath of olive branches. 

Size IJ. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 



STORE CARDS. ^is 



564. ORR. 

""xOK^N^Tsef'"^ *"' "''^'*" '^'''"'- ™' WASHINGTON 
i?.m-.._F. B. ORR. DEALER IN HARDWARE IRON & 
NAILS MANSFIELD. O. in five lines, all curving excep^t^ird 
^t^e 12. Silver. Brass. Nickel. 

565- PARSONS. 
Obverse.— \Sdjn& as No. 543.] 

W.r..-G. PARSONS FIREWORKS. 24 JOHN ST N Y 
Size 12. Brass. G. Silver. Tin. * 

566. PETERSEN. 

''^S'Km 'ttef '"^ '"' "'^'''- ^"^'''^- "^"^ WASHINGTON 

^TnM~^.^7^^^^^"^ HONESDALE. SCRANTON & PITTS- 
TON. - PA. . JEWELLERS, in six irregular lines 
Size 13. Copper. Tin. 

567- QUINN, 
Obverse.~[S3im& as No. 566 ] 
/?......-JOHN QUINN GROCER COR 26 ST^ LEXINGTON 

AV. in four lines, an eagle between the first and second 
i>zzei3.- Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

This card was also struck with the obverse described UD.ler No. 509. 

568. ROBBINS, ROYCE & HARD 
R««r,e.-.KOmwS, ROYCE & HARD WHOLESALE DFAT 

St^e 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 



2i6 STORE CARDS. 



569. ROBBINS, ROYCE & HARD. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 568.] 

Reverse.— ROBBmS, ROYCE & HARD JOBBERS OF STAPLE 

& FANCY DRY GOODS, 70 READE & 112 DUANE STS. 

NEW YORK, in nine irregular lines. 
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin. 

570. SAGE & CO. 

Olrocrse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right, in a half 
wreath of palm branches. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 

Reverse.— K. B. SAGE & 0° DEALERS IN COINS, MEDALS, 
AUTOGRAPHS & ENGRAVINGS 24 DIVISION St N. 1859 
Y. in nine irregular lines. 

Size 10. Tin. 

571. SAGE & CO. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend. 

PATER PATRIAE [Same obverse as No. 244.] 
Reverse.— A. B. SAGE & Go's CIRCULATING LIBRARY 24 

DIVISION ST. N. Y. TERMS 1 YEAR $2.00 - 6 MONTHS 

1.00 - 3 MONTHS .50 1860. in ten lines, the first three and last 

one curved. 
Size rj. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

572. SAGE & CO. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 571.] 

Reverse.— GOOD FOR ONE CHANCE IN RAFFLE, FOR NU- 
MISMATIC BOOKS, AT A. B. SAGE & C? N. Y. NOV. 1859 
in ten lines, fir.st and last curved. 

Size ij. Silver. Copper. 

573. SAMPSON. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, surrounded by an orna- 
mented border, with cavalry and infantry in the panels; on edge 



STORE CARDS. 217 



of bust, LOVETT Legend. TO COMMEMORATE THE 100"''" 
ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDE- 
PENDENCE [Same obverse as No. 388.] 

Reverse.— A stamping machine inscribed h. g. sam^on- H G 
SAMPSON, DEALER IN RARE AMERICAN & FORFIGN 
COINS, MEDALS & STAMPS, COR. BROADWAY & FUL- 
TON ST. NEW YORK 187fi CENTENNIAL LINEN 
MARKER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL ♦ MANUFACTORY 
91 BUSHWICK AV, BROOKLYN. * E. D. 

Size 26. Silver. Brass. Tin. 

574- STONER & SHROYER. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 559.] 

Reverse.— STO^EK & SHROYER DRY GOODS ADAMS- 

VILLE OHIO. 
Size 13. Brass. 

575- STORY & SOUTHWORTH. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 543.] 

Reverse.-STOKV & SOUTHWORTH GROCERS 53 VESEY 

ST. * N. Y. * in six irregular lines. 
Size 12. Silver. Brass. Tin. 

576. STRASSBURGER & NUHN. 

Obverse. -^xxst in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarter face 
to the left. Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Similar 
bust to No. S3 1.] 

Reverse.-Tht Capitol at Washington. Above, in four curved lines 
STRASSBURGER & NUHN CORNER, MAIDEN LANE & 
WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK. In exergue, C^VPITOL 
AT WASHINGTON. , v. vrii^i. 

Size 14. Brass. 

This card also occurs with a simUar obvei-se, the head however, being smaller, and the 
legend m larger letters. -^i, *uu lue 

28 



2i8 STORE CARDS. 



577. N & G. TAYLOR CO. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, 18G2 Le- 
gend. W ic ®. i!ljlg|©il (f<?. 303 BRANCH S^ PHILA- 
DELPHIA 

Reverse.— mn |;I|ntc WIRE SHEET IRON FILES PCgK^fS 
STAMPED & JAPANNED WARE COPPER &c. &c. in eight 
irregular lines. Edge reeded. 

Size 24.. Brass. 

578. N & G. TAYLOR CO. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; beneath the bust, 1862 
[Same bust and legend as No. 577, with 303 bkanch s' in smaller 
letters.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 577, but differently spaced.] Edge reeded. 

Size 24. Brass. 

579. N & G TAYLOR CO. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. Legend. N & G TAYLOR 
C°. 303 BRANCH S^. PHILADELPHIA [Same bust as No. 

577] 
Reverse.— TY^ PLATE STAMPED AND JAPANNED WARE 

METALS WIRE SHEET IRON FILES COPPER &c. &c. in 

eight lines, the first, second, si.xth and last, curved. Edge reeded. 

Size 24. Brass. Tin. 

Two varieties of this reverse occur, the spacing of the lettei-s being slightly different. 

580. N. & G. TAYLOR CO. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right; above the head, 1863 Legend. 
N. & G. TAYLOR CO. 303 BRANCH ST. PHILADEL- 
PHIA. 

Reverse.— 11^ PLATE, FILES, METALS, STEEL, WIRE, COP- 

. PER &c. in five lines, the first and last, curved. 

Size 16. Silver. Copper. 



STORE CARDS. 219 



581. TUTTLE. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 525.] 

Reverse.— C. F. TUTTLE. No. 130 WASHINGTON ST. PAY 

AT THE COUNTER ; below the word counter, merriam 
Size 17. Tin. 

582. WARNER. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 551.] 

Reverse.— C. K. WARNER, NUMISMATIST', 32(3 CHESTNUT 
S^ PHILADELPHIA, in five irregular lines ; between the first 
and second, an eagle. 

Size i8. Brass. Tin. 

583. WARNER. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right. Legend. CHAS: K. WARNER, 
DEALER IN AMERICAN & FOREIGN MEDALS 728 
CHEST-NUT ST. * PHILADA : ♦ in two circular lines. 

Reverse.— THE CONSTITUTION AND THE UNION. NOW 
AND FOREVER, the three last words within a wreath in the 
' centre. 

Size 18. Copper. Brass. 

This obverse has been struck with a number of reverses or combinations. A list of such 
as have come under our notice will be found on page 236. The head is tlie same as on 
No. 1 60, obtained by a hub taken from that die, which is still in existence. 

584.' WARNER. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.] 
Reverse.— 'WU. F. WARNER N° 1 CATHERINE MARKET; 

above the number an eagle, and below, a small head. 
Size /J. Copper. 

585. WIGHTMAN. 

Obverse.-^\SAme as No. 543.] 

Reverse.—]. WIGHTMAN 118 WASHINGTON ST. NEWARK 

N. J. 
Size 12. Copper. 



220 STORE CARDS. 



586. WILLIAMS. 

Obverse— Wtdid facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON 
/ TOKEN. 1863 
'/Sfwrj^.— DANIEL WILLIAMS - GROCER CORNER COURT 

& WARREN ST! BROOKLYN, in six irregular lines. 
Size 12. Silver. Brass. Tin. 

This card was also struck with the obverse described under No. 509. 

587. WILSON. 

Oti'crsc. — Head facing the right, six stars on each side; below, 1863 

[Similar obverse to No 474, larger date.] 
Reverse. — WILSON'S MEDAL curving around the figure 1 within 

a wreath of olive branches, connected at the top, by the letter h. 
Size 12, Copper. 

588. WOLFE CLARK & SPIES. 

Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, in an oval frame; 

above the head, WASHINGTON Legend. C. WOLFE CLARK 

& SPIES. NEW YORK ♦ HARDWARE & MILITARY 

STORE. * 
Reverse. — Bust of Jackson in uniform, three-quarter face to the left, in 

an oval frame; above the head, JACKSON Edge reeded. 
Size 16. Brass. 

589. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK. 

Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, in an oval frame; 
above the head, WASHINGTON Legetid. C. WOLFE SPIES 
& CLARK. NEW YORK * HARDWARE & MILITARY 
STORE. * [Same head as No. 588,] 

Re7'erse. — Bust of Jackson in uniform, three-quarter face to the left, in 
an oval frame ; above the head, JACKSON Lcgejid. CUTLERY, 
PLATED WARE GUNS &c * 193 PEARL ST N. Y. ♦ Edge 
reeded. 

Size 16. Brass. 



STORE CARDS. 221 



590. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK. 

Obz'erse. — [Same as No. 589. J 

Reverse.— V>\xs\. of Jackson in uniform, three-quarter face to the left, in 

an octagonal frame; above the head, PRESIDENT 
Size 16. Copper. Brass. 

591. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 589.] 

Reverse.— An eagle with wings displayed, a shield on his breast, an 
olive branch in right talon, and a bundle of three arrows in the left 
Legend. NEW YORK GRAND CANAL OPENED 1823 

Size 16. Brass. 

592. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 589.] 

Reverse.— Y{q^.A facing the left. Legend. GEORGE IV KING OF 

GREAT BRITAIN. 
Sir.e x6. Brass. 

593. WOODGATE & CO. 

O^z/^^-j^.— Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single 
Ime; beneath the bust, kev Legend. PATRI./E PATER 1732 
[Same obverse as No. 211.] 

Reverse.— yNOQ'DQ.KI'E & CO. IMPORTERS OF BRANDIES 
WINES, GINS &c 83 WATER STREET, NEW-YORK 1860 
in eight irregular lines, with ornaments. Eiige reeded. 

Size iS. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

594- WRIGHT & BALE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 539.] 

Reverse.— yN-^lGKl & BALE ENGRAVERS & DIE CUTTERS 
68 NASSAU STREET PLATES & ROLLS FOR EMBOS- 
SING DIES & SEALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION NEW- 
YORK in eleven lines, the first two and last three, curved. 

Size 12. Copper. 



SPIELMARKEN. 



All the pieces of this group bear the same portrait, and are 
neatly executed. Quite a number of varieties are known, but only 
those in the possession of the writer are recorded, deeming the list 
thus made complete enough for the purpose. They are of German 
origin, struck on thin planchets, for use as card counters, but we are 
unable to determine the time of issue. 

The portrait is taken from the print by Giuseppe Longhi, the 
celebrated Italian engraver, executed in i8 17 from his own drawing, 
a combination of the Trumbull and Stuart heads, and known in Ger- 
many through an extremely close copy engraved by G. G. Felsing in 
1824, when a student under Longhi. 

The head on the Berlin iron cast, reproduced in Snowden's " Me- 
dallic Memorials of Washington," Plate III, is also from this engrav- 
ing; but the heads on these pieces are more direct copies, the awk- 
ward pose of the body in the original being correctly given, which 
is not the case in the cast. 

595. LIBERTY HEAD. 

Otvase.— Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to 
left; the bust ends in a sharp curved line. Legend. GENERAL 
WASHINGTON 

Reverse. — A female head facing the left, with curls and a diadem in- 
scribed, liberty; around the head eight stars, and below, COMP. 
S. MARKE 

Size 17. Brass. 

(222) 



SPIELMARKEN. 223 



596. LIBERTY HEAD. 

Obverse.— \?,\m\\^x bust to No. 595, but extending to the edge ] 

Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 595.] 
Size ij. Brass. 



597- SPIEL MARKE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. S95.] 

Reverse.— Zmm. MARKE in large letters, in two lines, within a 

wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow. 
Sise 77. Brass. 



595- THE EAGLE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 595.] 

Reverse.— An eagle with expanded wings, an olive branch in right 

talon, and a bundle of three arrows in the left. COMPOSITIONS 

* * * SPIEL - MARKE * * * 
Size I J. Brass. 



599. THE EAGLE, 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 596.] 
Reverse.-lSavae as No. 598.] 
. Size 77. Brass. 

600. LIBERTY HEAD. 

Obverse.— Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to 
left; the bust similar to No. 595, ends in a sharp curved line 
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON 

Reverse.— A female head facing the left, similar to No. 595 ; around 
the head ten large stars, and below, SP. MARKE 

Size 14. Brass. 



224 SPIELMARKEN. 



6oi. LIBERTY HEAD. 

Obiersc. — [Same as No. 600.] 

Reverse. — Liberty head as No. 600; around it ten small stars, and 

below, COMPOS. SPIEL - MUNZE 
Size 14.. Brass. 

602. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 600.] 

Reverse. — An eagle with expanded wings, similar to No. 598 ; below, 

SPIEL MUNZE Lcgejid. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO 
Size 14. Brass. 

603. EAGLE WITH SHIELD. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 600.] 

Reverse. — An eagle with wings displayed, the United States shield on 
his breast, an olive branch in right talon, and a bundle of three 
arrows in the left; at the base, a star. COMPOSITIONS - SPIEL 
- MARKE 

Size 14. Brass. 

604. LIBERTY HEAD. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to 
left; the bust similar to No. 600, but extending to the edge. 
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON 

Reverse. — A female head facing the left, similar to No. 595 ; beneath, 
^<^«i COMPOSITIONS - SPIEL - MARKE 

Size 12. Brass. 

605. LIBERTY HEAD. 

Ob-cersc. — [Same as No. 604.] 

Reverse. — Liberty head as No. 604; beneath, -^<'«*< COMPOSITE 

SPIEL - MARKE 
• Size 12. Brass. 



SPIELMARKEN. 225 



606. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.] 

Reverse. — An eagle with expanded wings, similar to No. 598 ; below, 

SPIEL MUNZE Legend. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO 
Size 12. Brass. 



607. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.] 

Reverse. — ^An eagle with wings displayed, the United States shield on 

his breast, similar to No. 603; below, SPIEL MUNZE. Legend, 

IN UNITATE FORTITUDO 
Siire 12. Brass. 

608. EAGLE WITH SHIELD. 

Obi'erse.—\?>\m\\zx bust to No. 604.] Legend. " GENERAL WASH- 
INGTON 

Reverse. — An eagle with wings displayed, the United States shield on 
his breast, similar to No. 603 ; below, SPIELMARKE 

Size II. Brass. 

609. JETON. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.] 

Reverse. — ^JETON in a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow. 

Sise 12. Brass. 



29 



MISCELLANEOUS. 



Such pieces as could not by any construction, be assigned to the 
regular groups, have been brought together under this heading. It 
might be properly termed the group of extraordinary combinations, 
and the reprehensible practice of muling,^ is so fully exposed by a 
glance at the different titles, that any lengthened remarks in con- 
demnation seem unnecessary. 

The obverses of the pieces, with but few exceptions, have been 
previously described and commented on. Of these. No. 614 by Davis 
of Birmingham, and the fine head by Lander on No. 649, are after 
Houdon, as are those on Nos. 643 to 646 inclusive, executed by C. C. 
Wright for the late Charles I. Bushnell, only one set of each being 
struck. The head on No. 617 published by the New Haven Numis- 
matic Society, is a copy of the obverse of the "Large Eagle Cent." 

This group closes our work, and we part from it with regret; the 
many pleasant hours of research and thought are over, and the end 
has been reached. What a remarkable record ! from all ranks and 
ages, from all interests public and private, arise expressions of affec- 
tion, admiration and esteem, all uniting in a general tribute to the 
memory and virtues of one, whose fame "whiter than it is brilliant," 
increases with the gathering years. Washington ! 

t Sec page 92. 

(226) 



MISCELLANEOUS. 227 



610. NEW YORK STATE ARMS. 

Obverse. — Full length in uniform, in the background an orderly with 
a horse. Legetid. BORN, FEB, 22, 1732. DIED, DEC, 14, 
1799. [Same obverse as No. 386.] 

Reverse. — Arms of the State of New York; motto, excelsior. 
Legend. NEW YORK. 46 000 SQUARE MILES POPULA- 
TION 3,097,394. * 1855 ♦ 

Size 23. Brass. 

611. PENNA. STATE ARMS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 610.] 

Reverse. — Arms of the State of Pennsylvania; motto, virtue liberty 

INDEPENDENCE Legend. PENN. 46,000 SQUARE MILES 

POPULATION 2,300,000. * 1855 * 
Size 2j. Brass. 

612. OHIO STATE ARMS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 610.] 

Reverse.— Arms of the State of Ohio; 1802 Legend. OHIO. 
40,000 SQUARE MILES POPULATION 2,000,000. * 1855. * 
Size 2j. Brass. 

61^^. ILLINOIS STATE ARMS. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 610.] 

Reverse. — Arms of the State of Illinois; motto, state sovereignty 

NATIONAL UNION Legend. .ILLINOIS. 55,400 SQUARE MILES 

POPULATION 851,470. * 1^55 * 
Size 2j: Brass. 

614. NEW YORK MEDALET. 

Obverse. — Unciraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE 
WASHINGTON BORN 1732. DIED 1799. 



228 MISCEL T ANEO US. 



Reverse. — Arms of the State of New York; at base, davis; in exer- 
gue, N. Y. 
Size i6. Tin. 

615. SOMMER ISLANDS SHILLING. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, r. l. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON * SE- 
CURITY * [Same obverse as No. 269.] 

Reverse. — A hog standing to the left, above it, the Roman numerals 
XII all in a beaded circle. Legend. SOMMER * ISLANDS * 
[A copy of the obverse of the Bermuda or Sommer Islands 
Shilling.] 

Size 20. Copper. 

616. SOMMER ISLANDS SHILLING. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 615] 

Reverse. — A ship under sail to the left, with a flag flying from'each of 

her four masts; at the side, four guns one of which is discharging. 

[A copy of the reverse of the Bermuda or Sommer Islands 

Shilling.] 
Size 20. Copper. 

617. NEW HAVEN NUMIS. SOC. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, in a circle surrounded by 
eight others, containinjj copies of the obverses and reverses of the 
Connecticut Cent, Franklin Cent, Auctori Plebisand Granby Token. 
Legend. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT 1791 

7?tw?'Ji'.— FOUNDED NOV. 25TH. 1862. in a wreath of oak leaves. 
Legend NEW HAVEN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY, 

Size 28. Tin. 

618. ORATION BY EVERETT. 

C^t'!T5d-.— Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merri.\m 
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22. 
1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.] 



INDEX. 



INDEX. 



The numbeis refer to the pieces, unless preceded by the word pag-; periods at the end of legends 

indicate abbreviations. 



A oentury adds lustre to his fame, 428 
^^ A decisive war only . , . 282 
A government of the people . . . 429 
A little more grape ... 619 
A man he was ... 89 

A memorial of the Washington Cabinet, 325 
A monument, corner stone laid . . . 321, 322 
A piece of copper bolt . . . 623 
Aljvahams, M. A., 506, 507 
Academic merit, 346 
Adams, John, page 27 
Agens & Co., J. L., 508, 509 
Alexandria Lodge, page 121 
All men are created equal . . . SS, page 33 
.Ulegiance Medal, 279, page 1 12 
American Beaver, 54, page 33 
American Eagle, 55 
American Colonies, 404 
American Institute . . . 343 
American Journal of Numi.'^matics, page iii, 22, 

127 
American Nuniibmatic iVIanual, page iv 
American scale, page \ii 
Amor, Honor et Justitia, 288 
Annual assay, 347, 348 
Anthon, Charles E., page 21 



Apollo Gardens, 540, 541 

Appleton, ^Villiam S., page iii, 15, 16, 22, 23, 

43. 44. 52. 54. 'il, 7C', 76, 80, 235 
Arsenal, I . S., 626 

Assay MeJal, 347, 348, pa{;e 140, 146, 180 
Assumed command . . . 43S, 439 
Atvvood's Hotel, 510 
Aurora, (newspaper), page y^ 
.4 void the extremes of party spirit, 258 
Awarded to, 339, 343, 35;;, 356, 360 

T). V. II. 1732 ... 166 

■L' B. Fe.b. II. 1732 ... 165 

Baohe, Alexander Dallas, page 150 

Bacon, (engravet), page 67, 69 

Bailey & Co. jewellers . . . 368, page 152 

Bale, James, page 93, 95; 139, 190 

Bale & Smith, 512, 513, page 68 

Barber, William, page 108, 140, 180 

Barker, John, 511, page 201 

Battle Monument, 324, page 134 • 

Battle of Fort Washington . . . 446 

Battlo of Harlem Plains . . . 443 

Battle of Lake Champlain . . . 444' 

Battle of l^ng Island . . . 442 

Battle of Mogre's Creek Bridge . . . 440, 448 



(239) 



Brth 



j,lj in. r;oo. . 31:7 



, 3Sf, 3ti7 



INDEX. 



241 



r 



Centennial reception ... 411, 412 
Centennial year . . . 427, 440, 441. 442, 443, 

444. 445. 446, 447 
Centennial Commemorations of Events in the 

War for Independence, page 179 
Centennial, Yorktown, Va., 452 
Centennial of Peace . . . 455 
Centennial celebration, Oct. iS, 1883 . . . 456 
Centennial celebration of the evacuation . . . 

461 
Chads Ford, J 86 
Chamberlaine, R., 525, 526 
Chapman, J., page 41 

Character and Portraits of Washington, page iv 
Children's ball ... 421 
Childrens' Centennial Party ... 419, 420 
Chosen comuiandr, 74, 75 
Chowder Club, 338 

Cinciuiiatus of America . . . 277, 278, 352, 529 
City Hall, New York, 627, 628, 629 
Clay, Henry, 212, 213 
Clynier, George, page 2,'^ 
Co. Reg. Volunteers . . . 620 
Cogan, Edward, 527 
Cuhen, M. I., page 19 
Coin Collector's Journal, page 51 
Coins or Washington Pieces, page iv, 9 
CoUyer, Joseph, page 41 
Commission resigned : Presidpni v r.-linqitished, 

70, page 42 
Commiss. resigned : Presidency relinc)., 71, 72, 

73. page 37 
Compasses, gauge and sun, 311, 312, 313, 314 
Comp. S. Marke, 595, 596 
Compos. Spiel-Miin/e, 601 
Composits. Spiel- Marke, 605 
Compositions Spiel-Marke, 598, 599, 603, 604 

31 



Confederatio, 9, page 10 

Conrad & Co., page 36 

Conradt, Godfrey, page 69, 76 

Conradt Medal, 162 

Coutts & Bfj., 528 

Crosby, Sylvester S., page iv, 15, 16, iS, 19, 

23, 24, 46, 79, 80 
Crutchett, J., page 28 
Ciystal Palace for the exhibition ... 361, page 

IS" 
Cupid and dolphin, 633 
Curtis, John K., 529, page 201 
Curwen, Samuel, page 49 

Danish Medal, 426, 427, page 173 
Davis, (engraver), page 140. 226 
Davis, R. Coulton, page vii, 6S, 124 
De Mare, page i'22 
Decisive war only . . . 282 
Declaration of Independence ... S3, 388, 3S9, 

page 32 
Dedicated to coin and mecial collectors, 634 
Dedicated to the children of America, 415 
Dedicated to the people of the U. S., 409 
Dedicated to the pupils . . . 416 
Defender of liberty ,"86 
Demarest, A., page 28 
Dickeson, M. W., page iv 
Dickeson's coin and medal safe . . . 530, page 

29 
Diehl, John H., page 181 
Dobbs Ferry, 192 
i DoU & Co., Geo., 531, page 201 
Dollar, 28, 33 
Doscher, C, 532 
Double Head Cent, 6, page 9 
Drumheller, H., {Kige 24 



I 



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INDEX. 



243 



G. A. Arm, 75, R. 83 . . . 168 
G. Washington, C. C. A. U. S., 57 
G. Washington, President, 288 
G. Washington President. I, 23, 24, 25 
G. Washington President!, 26 
G. Washington, the finn friend to peace ... 29 
Gardiner, I. B., page 56 
Garrett, T. Harrison, page 21 
Gavron, A., 535 

Geo. Washington born Virginia, 22, 60, 61 
tieo. Wasliington, Father of his country, 280 
Geo. Washington. Feb. 22 1832, 161 
Geo. Washington natus Virginia ... 62 
Geo: Washington. 1776, 50, 51, 52 
Geo. Washington the defender . . . 260 
George Washington born . . . 95, 196 
George Washington first President . . . 355 
George Washington of Virginia, 63, 64. page 

41 
George Washington President, 14 
George Washin^jton, secmity, 52. 269, 530, 

615, 616 
George Washington, the Cincinnatus . . . 277, 

278, 352, 529 
George Washington the Father . . . 231, 428 
George Washington the great and gooJ, 357 
Georgeivs Washington, 34, 35, 36 
Georgio Washington, 358 
Georgio Washington Svpremo Dvci ... 47, 48, 

49 
Georgias Washington Pia^s. Prim . . . 135, 368, 

424 
Georgivs Triumpho, 7, page 10, 12 
Gen. Geo. Washington Presi . . . 173 
Gen. George Washington, 1776, 98 
Gen. of the American Annies ... 76 
Gen. Washington, 9, 10, 1 1 



Gen. Washington, born Virginia, 168 

Genl. of the American Armies ... 63, 64, 68, 

69 
General American Armies ... 77 
General Grand Master, page 121, 122 
General of the American Armies . . 59, 60, 

61, 62, 65, 66, 67 
General Washington inscribed to his memory 

... 8s 
Gcrcke, J. Henry, 536 
Gerdts, H. D., 537 
Getz, Peter, page 10, 20, 122 
God and our country, 37, 38, 43, 44, 464, 651 
God loveth a cheerful giver . . . 364 
Good for one chance ... 572 
Good for one glass of soda, 518 
Government of the people . . . 429 
Gracing each occasion . . . 438, 439 
Grand Lodge of Penna., page 121 
Grant, U. S., 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 

256, page loi, 236 
Grate cent, 29, page to 
Great Central Fair, Philada. . . . 363 
Great Washington has lived for you . . . 106 
Greaves, W. & Sons, 538 

T T ail fair freedoms' favorite son . . . 109 

*■ ■'■ Half ceiitj 27, page 13 

Half dollar, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, page 10, 

(I 
Halfpenny, 18, pMge 10 
Hall, H. B., page 50 
Halliday, (engraver), page 42 
Halliday Medal, 70, page 33, 46 
Hancock, (engraver), page to, 51 
Hancock, John, signature, 391 
Harlem, 184, 194, 195, 443 



'. illiain il' 
loi, 152 
Herman. 1 



i lostibiK p 



1S6, 1.S7, I 



•pendcnce. 



lericaii In 



MISCELLANEOUS. ' 



229 



Reverse.— ■?>0'=r(0-^ JULY FOURTH 1860 ORATION * BY * 
EVERETT, in six lines, within a wreath of olive branches, tied jay 
a bow; below, merriam 

Size 20. Tin. 

619. A LITTLE MORE GRAPE, 

Obverse. — Head facing the left. 

Reverse.— K LITTLE MORE GRAPE CAPT: BRAGG. ♦ PALO 
- ALTO. RESACA DE LA PALMA MOf^TEREY. BUENA 
VISTA, in six lines, the third and fourth only, straight. 

Size 21. Bronze, Bnshnell 1476. 

620. SOLDIER'S MEDAL. 

Obverse.— V{^?,A facing the right, in a circle of thirty-four stars joined 

at the base, by the word UNION 
Reverse.— QO . REG - VOLUNTEERS - ENTERD SERVICE - 

186 - with blank spaces for name and other particulars. 
Size 20. Brass. 

This obverse has' been struck with blank reverses, on some of wliich the following in- 
scription will be found, in stamped letters, emancipation bill passed April 16 1S62. 

■WASHINGTON D. C. ♦ 

621. TURPENTINE WORKS. 

Obverse.— ^\x%t in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, j. a. bolen 
Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 92.] 

Reverse.— m.KT>^ FROM COPPER TAKEN FROM THE RUINS 
OF THE TURPENTINE WORKS NEWBERN - N. C - DE- 
STROYED BY THE REBELS MARCH 14. 1862. in ten lines; 
below the ninth, merriam 

Size iS. Copper. 



622. TURPENTINE WORKS. 

Obverse.— Yi^^A facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches, 
tied by a bow, below which, the letter m Legend. WASHING- 
TON [Same obverse as No. 88.] 



230 MISCELLANEOUS. 



Reverse. — [Same as No. 621.] 
Sise ly. Copper. 

623. FRIGATE congress: 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 621.] 

Reverse.— K PIECE OF COPPER BOLT TAKEN FROM THE 

WRECK OF FRIGATE CONGRESS BY SURGEON J. M. 

RICE, 25TH MASS. VOLS. 
Size iS. Copper. 

Reverse die cut in 1864 and destroyed, after taking as is stated, only two impressions. 

624. MONITOR 1862. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 2 1 9.] 

Reverse. — An iron-clad vessel ; above MONITOR. * and below, 1862 

all within a half wreath of olive branches. 
Sise 18. Tin. 



625. SURRENDER OF LEE. 

Obz'erse. — [Same as No. 219] 

yemr.y<'.— SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE TO GEN. GRANT 

APRIL 9™ 1865. in seven lines, in a half wreath of an oak and 

olive branch, crossed. 
Sise 18. Tin. 

626. U. S. ARSENAL. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border or- 
namented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 194.] 

Rei'erse. — A view of the Springfield Arsenal; beneath the design, j. a. 
BOLEN and above it, the sun darting rays. In exergue, U. S. AR- 
SENAL. 

Size 18. ' Tin. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 231 



627. CITY HALL N. Y. 

Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, on an eminence, head facing. 

[Same obverse as No. 50] 
Reverse. — A view of the Old City Hall, New York; in the foreground, 

the letter i. ; above the design, CITY HALL, WALL ST. N. Y. 

and beneath it, ERECTED IN 1700 DEMOLISHED 1812 

Edge reeded. 
Size 20. Copper. 

628. CITY HALL N. Y. 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to 
left, the bust ends in a sharp curved line. Legend. GENERAL 
WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 595.] 

Reverse. — A view of City Hall, New York ; above the design, the sun 
darting rays, and below, CITY HALL NEW YORK 

Size //. Brass. 

629. CITY HALL N. Y. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.] 

Reverse. — [Similar design to No. 628, but smaller.] 

Size 12. Brass. 

630. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 
and beneath, G. H. L. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same 
obverse as No. 296.] 

Reverse.— K view of the Cathedral. Legend. ST. PATRICK'S 
CATHEDRAL NEW YORK 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

631. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL. 

Obz>erse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett 

and beneath, the monogram <J& [Same obverse as No. 437.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 630.] 
Size iS. Copper. 



232 MISCELLANEOUS. 



632. MEDAL PRESS. 

Obx'erse. — [Same as No. 289.] 

Reverse. — Three females at a medal press. 

Size J2. Silver, Bushne/l i/^o^. 

633. CUPID AND DOLPHIN. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust f.icing the left; beneath the bust, key 
Legend. PATRIy*; PATER 1V32 [Same obverse as No 94.] 

Reverse. — Cupid on a dolphin, in an ornamented border; in exergue, 
18G0 

Size iS. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

634. MEDAL COLLECTORS. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single 
line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRIAE PATER 1732 
[Same obverse as No. 211.] 

Reverse.— DY-DICKYYA-) TO COIN AND MEDAL COLLEC- 
TORS in six lines, in a wreath of palm branches, crossed; below 
the crossing, 3800 

Size 18. Tin. 

f 

635. OUR HOBBIES. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 634.] 

Reverse. — An old woman with steeple hat, and crutch in her hand, 

riding upon a broom; beneath, G H L Legend. WE ALL HAVE 

OUR HOBBIES 
Size iS. Brass. Tin. 

636. NOT TRANSFERABLE. 

Obverse. — [Same as No. 634.] 

Reverse.— YkO'Y TRANSFERABLE 1853 in three lines. 

Size iS. Tin. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 233 



637. PROCESE. ^ 

Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend. 

BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse*as 

No. 76.] 
Reverse. — The word PROCESE across the field. 
Size 12. Tin. 

638. PERSEVERANCE 5. 

Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. 

i?fwri-f.— PERSEVERANCE 5 * EXTENDS * A HEARTY 

WELCOME, in four lines. 
Size 12. Copper. 

639. FAMILV ARMS.— /"a/wz/j. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 630.] 

Reverse.— Zq^\. of arms. Legend. EDWARD - WILLIS PAR- 
SONS OF FLUSHING, NEW YORK 
Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

64c. FAMILY K^R.l^^.— Parsons. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath 
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE 
FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 4I7.] 

Reverse. — [Same as No. 639.] 

Size 18. Copper. Tin. 

641. FAMILY ARMS.— ^//^/</£?//. 
Obverse. — [Same as No. 425.] 
Reverse.— QoiA of arms. - HOPESHELDON Legend. H. L.' S. 

1821 + H. A. S. 1870 -b AUG. 15. * 
Size 25, Bronze. Tin. 

30 



234 MISCELLANEOUS. 



642. Mcpherson. 

Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. \egend. 

PATER PATRI.^ 
Reverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, to the right; above, Mc^^HER- 

SON and below, 1864 
Sine ij. Brass. 

643. VIGILANCE. 

Obverse, — Head facing the left, in a wreath of laurel. [Same obverse 

as No. 151.] 
Reverse. — ^A crowing cock. Legend. VIGILANCE 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

'644. VIGILANCE. 

Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a three-quarter wreath of laurel 
branches. Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 152.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 643.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

645. VIGILANCE. 

Ci^^m.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- 
TON [Same obverse as No. 153.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 643.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

646. VIGILANCE. 

6><57wjf.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT 

[Same obverse as No. 154.] 
Reverse. — [Same as No. 643.] 
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin. 

647. THE TWELVE STARS. 

Olmerse. — Head facing the right. 

Reverse. — A circle of eleven stars, surrounding one in the centre. 

Size p. Silver. Copper. Brass. 



MISCELLANEO US. 



235 



648. KETTLE sc. 

Okerse. — Bust facing the right; beneath the bust, kettle. Legend. 

G. WASHINGTON 
Reverse. — Blank. 
Size g. Brass, Applet on 28^. 

649. OVAL Sn^'Ll..— Lander sc. 

Obverse. — Head facing the right; on edge of neck, lander 

Reverse. — Struck as a shell. 

Size IJX14. Silver. Bronze. 

650. THE LORD'S PRAYER. 

Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on edge of bust, k 
Legend GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as 
No. 463.] 

Reverse. — The Lord's Prayer, in fifteen lines. 

Size 10. Silver. Bronze. Gilt. 

651. THE LORD'S PRAYER.— i'tf/^jt- ed. 

(^^z'^r.y^.— Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GOD AND 

OUR COUNTRY [Same obyerse as No. 464.] 
Reverse. — The Lord's Prayer, in fifteen lines ; at the top, a star. 
Size S. Gilt. 



1 

1 • ' 



COMBINATIONS WITH THE OBVERSE OK No. 583, STRUCK IN COPPER, 

BRASS AND TIN, 

1. Abm: Lincoln, Rep. Candidate for fteeident i860 — Bust of Lincoln facing the right. 

2. Abraiiam Lincoln Prest. of the U. S. 1864 [Same as No. 235.] 

3. Abraham Lincoln President of the U. S. 1864 [Same as No. 236.] 

4. Gen. U. S. Grant — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the left. 

5. Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left. 

6. Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan. 1864 [Same as No. 217.] 

7. Horatio Seymour — Bust of Seymour facing the right. 

8. Kor Sherlfl' Gen. Peter Lyle — Bust of Lyle facing the left. 

9. Victoria . Albertus . — Heads facing the left, accokted. 
to. Free homes for fiee men . . . 

11. Monitor 1862. 

12. Cedar Mountain to Reams Station 28 Battles. 

13. SiUreniler of Gen. Lee to Gen. Grant April 9th 1865. 

.14. Bust r'' W.ishington resting on clouds. [Same as No. 219.] 



|»iV; - \j 



i'.;:2 



INDEX. 



245 



Independence Medal, 53, page 32, 41, 67 

Indian head, 494, 495 

Indian Peace Medals, page 81, 83 

Industry produces wealth, 352 

Initd. in Fredericksburgh Lodge . . . 296, 297 

Inscribed to his memor)' ... 85 

International Exhibition . . . 424, 425, 426, 427 

Irving, Washington, page 122 

Ivins, E. 546 

Ivory, T., 547 

Jack.scn, Andrew, 223, 224, 225, 226, page 
lOI 

Jacobus, Peter H., page 152, i6o 

Japanese Embassy, 368, page 152 

Jay, John, page 27 

Jefferson, Thomas, 222, page 82, loi 

Jersey City Sundaj' Schools, 372, 373, 374 

Jeton, 669 

Johnson, Andrew, page 82 

Johnston, Francis, page 40 

■j/cttle, (engraver), page 235 

■1^ Key, F. C. & Sons, 548, 549, 550, 551 
Key, William \i., page vii, 51, 74, 105, io6, 

112, 123, 140, 152, 161, tSo, 189 
Keystone, 305, 408 
Killeen, A., 552 

King Solomon sent and fetched . . 304 
Knapp, I. J., 553 
Kneass, William, page 51 
Knickerbocker cun-ency, 465, 466 ' 
Koehler, F. X., page 162 
Koscuisko, Thadeus, 196, page 92, 93 
Kuchler, C. H., page 83 



T afayette. General, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 
203, page 33, 69, 92, 93 

Lake Champlain, 444 

Lake City Lodge ... 310 

Lancaster Co. Agricultural Soc, 339, page 140 

Lander, (engraver), page 226, 235 

Lane, H. M., 554 

Large eagle cent, 15, page 10, 226 

Late President of the United States ... 79 

Laubenheimer, Rudolph, page 123, 173 

! ,et us have peaca, 427 

Letter to Hamilton, 257 

Levick, J. N. T., page 144, 201, 202 

Libertas Americana, 56, page 34 

Liberty, 27, 275 

Liberty and Independence, 264', 272 

Liberty and security, 30, 3r, 32, page lo 

Liberty beU,_397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403 

Liberty cap, 147, 14S, 149, 150, 275 

Liberty head, 493, 595, 596, 600, 601, 604, 605 

Liberty tree, 276 

Lincoln, Abraham, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 
23s. 236. 237. 238. 239, 240, 241, 242, 
243. 244. 24s, 246, 247, 24S, 384, page 
101, 152, 194, 236 
Lincoln & Johnson Union candidates . . . 383 
Liverpool halfpenny, 17, page 10 
Longacre, James B., page 140 
Longhi, Giuseppe, page 112, 174. 180, 222 
Long Island, 442 
Lossing, Benson J., page 209 
Loveday, J. L. & Co., 555 
Lover of peace he espoused the sword . . . 436 
Lovett, George IL, page vii, 17, 41, 61, 62, 63, 
64, 66, 68, 71, 86, 87, 89, 93, 122, 123,' 
«24, 133. 134. 161, 174, 179, iSo, 1S8 
Lovett, Robert, Sr., page 139 



246 



INDEX. 



Lovett, Robert, Jr., 556, page 20, 29, 67, 71, 

87, 94, 102, 112, 124, 134, 148 
Lyie, Peter, page 236 



'^ f ade commander in chief . . . 80, 8i 

^*- Made from copper . . . 621, 622 

Magazine, Mass., page 78 

Magna est Veritas . . . 292 

Magnus, C, 557 

Mahnken, J., 558 

Manly, J., pi^e 40 

Manly Medal, 61, 62, page 39, 40 

Mark well his steps ... 106 

Marr, (engraver), page 104 

Marvin, William T. R., page 124 

Mason & Co., 559, page 201 

Masonic Medals, page 121 

Masonic Temple, Boston, 294 

Massamore, George W., page 42, 44 

May our country never want props . . . 260, 

261, 262, 263 
McClellan, Geo. B., 216, 217, 218, 219, page 

92. 236 
McCoy, John F., page 22, 55, 71 
McMahon, page 174 
McPherson, 642 

Mechanics Literar)' Assqj . . . 341 
Medal Club N. Y., 200 
Medal press, 632 

Medal.s of the Masonic Fraternit)', page 124 
Medals with Kosciusko, Lafayette, Franklin, 

&c . . . page 92 
Medals with the Presidents of the U. S., page 

lOI 

Medallic Memorials of Washington, (Snowden), 

page 24, 112, 222 
Memorial of the Washington Cabinet . . . 325 



Memorial Hall, 429, 430, 431, 432, page 172, 

"73 
Meniam, Joseph H., 560, 561, j age 62, 65, 

94, 96, 99. '05 
Metropolitan carnival . . . 367 
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute, 342 
Mickley, Joseph J., page 47, 69, 76 | 

Miflflin, Thomas, page 40 
Militar)' Academy U. S., 346 
Military and Civil Career, page 39 
Military trophy, 281 
Mint at Paris, page 30 
Mint, U. S., page iii, 11, 12, 13, 15, 24, 30, 35, 

45. 46. 47. 55. 68, 74, 108, 109, 118, 

134. '37. J46, i8S 
Miscellaneous Medals, page 226 
Mitchell, F. N., page 140 
Mobile Jockey Club . . . 337 
Monitor, 1862, 624, page 236 
Monk's metal signs, 562 
Monmouth, page 179 
Monument at Baltimore, 323, page 1 33 
Monmouth battle monument . . 450 
Monument, corner stone laid . . . 321, 322 
Moore's Creek Bridge, 440, 448 
Morgan, George T., page vii, 180, 187 
Morin, Anthony C, page 140, 151 
Morristown, igo 
Mt. Holly Paper Co. . . . 563 
Mount Vernon, page 61 
Mount Vernon Chapter . . . 306 
Museum at Vienna, page 52 



Naked bust cent, 19, page 10 
National monument, 320, 321, 322, page 

'33. '34 
Natus Feb. XXII. MDCCXXXII . . . 13S 



INDEX. 



247 



Natus 1732 Obiit 1799, 157 -v 

Natus Virginiae in America . . . 130, 131, 132 

Neo - Eboracensis, 13 

New Haven Numis. Soc, 617, page 226 

New Jersey Washington cent, 1 1, page 10 

New Masonic Temple dedicated . . . 295 

New York, 474 

New York evacuated . . . 459, 460, 463 

New York grand canal . . . 591 

N. Y. Medal Club ... 200 

New York State Arms, 610, 614 

New York Washington cent, 13, page 13 ' 

Newburg, iSl, 182, 1S3, 193, 4SS. 456, page 
86, 87, 179 

No compromise with traitors, 490, 491, 492 

Non nobis solum . . . 289, 290, 291 

Non Vi Virtute Vici, 12, 13, page 12, 13 

North Point and Fort McHenry . . . 324 

North Wales, 34, 35, 36, page lo 

Norwalk memorial, 369, page 75, 148, 152, 
161, 189 

Not one cent, 470, 471, 472, 532 

Not transferable . . . 636 

Numismatic and Antiquarian .Society of Phila- 
delphia, page vii 

/~Vatli of allegiance ... 279 

^ Ohio State Arras, 612 

Olmsted, Frederick Law, page 150 

One cent, i, 6, 15, 16 

Ornament of human nature ... 79 

OiT, F. B., S64 

Our country, 487, 488, 523 

Our country and our flag . . . 280 

Our Union, 486 



paquet, Anthony, C, page 68, 74, 82, 102, 

107, 112, 123, 134, 151, iSi 
Par Nobile Fratrum, 197, 202 
Parmelee, Lorin G., page 16, 17, 19, 20 
Parsons, Edward Willis, 639, 640 
Parsons, G., 565 

Past master's jewel, 31 1, 312, 313, 314 
Pater Patria;, 95, 244, 4S4, 571, 642 
Patriotic In.icriptions, Signature and Family 

Arms, page 1 1 1 
Pattern two cents, 37, 38, page 13 
Pattern five cents, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. 46, 

page 13 
Pattern of patriotism . . . 340, 373 
Payable by Clark & Harris ... 29 
Peace and friendship, page 82 
Peace forever, 485 
Peace Medal, 57, 58 
Peace of 1783, page 36 

Peace proclaimed and army disbanded . . . 461 
Peale, Charles Willson, page iv, 123 
Pearce, Nicholas, page 77 
Penna. Museum and School . . . page 173 
Pennsylvania Packet, (newspaper), page 40 
Pennsylvania State Arms, 6ii 
Peoples choice . . . 379 
Peoples outfitting store, 506, 507 
Perkins, Jacob, page 77 
Perseverance 5 extends . . . 638 
Peters, Richard, page 40 
Petersen . . . 566 
Philadelphia Rifle Club, 360 
Phillipse manor . . . 376 
Pine, Robert Edge, page v 
Pius IX, page 174 

Plumb, level and square, 307, 308, 309 
Presented by the Metropolitan . . . 342 



(/ 



1) 



INDEX. 



249 



Skull and crossbones, 165 

Small eagle cent, 16, page 10 

Smith, Frederick B., page 58, 61, 62, 64, 65, 

67. 70.93. >02. 104. 173 
Smith & Hartmann, page 64, 67 
Snowden, James Ross, page iii, 21, 24, 35, 45, 

55 
Society and Award Medals, page 138 
Soldiers' Fair Dec. 1864 . . . 365, 366 
Soldier's Medal, 620 

Soley, George B., page 109, 162, 174, 189, 235 
Solomon's Lodge . . . 304 
Somrner Islands, 615, 616 
Souvenir — Centennial of the surrender ... 451 
Sp. marke, 600 
Spiel marke, 597 
Spielmarke, 608 
Spielmarken, page 222 
Star, 97, 98, 99, 433, 647 
Statue by Henry K. Brown, 127, 146, 248, 

317. 3>8. 319. 476. page 133 
Statue by Houdon, 126, 145, 315, 316, page 

133 
Statues, Monuments and Memorials, page 133 
Stills, Charles J., page 151 
Stoner & Shroyer, 574 
Store Cards, page 200 
Story & Southworth 575 
Strassburger & Nuhn, 576, page 201 
Struck & distributed ... 160 
Struck in the Centennial Buildings . . . 433 
Stuart, Gilbert, page iv, 33, 36, 41, 42, 51, 67, 
68, 93, 102, 112, 123, 134, 139, 161, 
162, 174, 201, 222 
Success lo the United States^ 265, 266, 267 
Sufferns, 191 
Sullivan's Islanil, 441 

32 



Sunday schools, page 156, 157 
Surrender at Yorktown Va., 452 
Surrender of Gen. I^e . . . 625, page 236 



'T'alem ferent nullum . . . 289, 317 
*■ Tappan, 178, 1 79, 180, 189, page 87 
Taylor Co., N. G., 577, 578, 579, 580 
Taylor, Zacliar)', page 82 
Temperance, page 141, 142, 143 
Temperance declaration . . . 328 
Temperance fountain, 331 
The boys & girls of America ... 417, 41S 
The centennial year . . . 427, 440, 441, 442, 

443. 444. 445. 446, 447 
The Cincinnatus of America . . . 277, 278, 352, 

529 
The Constitution and the Union, 583 
The Constitution is sacredly obligatory . . . 279 
The Crystal Palace for the exhibition ... 361 
The Declaration of Independence . . . 388, 389 
The defender of liberty, 86 
The farmer of Mount V'ernon, 339 
The Father of his country, 162, 230, 320 
The Father of om- country, 93, 234, 272, 273, 

353. 366, 387. 541 
Tho 6rm friend to peace ... 29 
The founder of our Union, 282 
The great and good, 357 
The hero of American Independence, 88 
The hero of freedom ... 79 
The hero of Trenton ... 87 
The home of Washington ... 114, 115, 116 
The looth year of our Independence . . . 413, 

414 
The land was ours. S5 
The Lord's Prayer. 050, 651 



250 



INDEX. 



The lover of peace he espoused the sword . . . 

436 
The old Hasbrook house . . . 181, 182, 183 
The pattern of patriotism . . . 340, 373 
The peoples choice . . . 379 
The peoples outfitting store . . . 506, 507 
Tlie Union is tJie main prop . . . 259 
The Union must and shall be preserved, 217, 

218, 219, 23s, 236, 237, 238, 239, 249, 

250, 278, 481, SSI 
The Union must & shall be preser\'ed, 277, 

380, 382 
The 'Wu; Kington elm, 436 
There! John Bull can read ... 391 
This medal is striick to commemorate . . . 450 
This medal is struck to perpetuate . . . 422, 423 
Thomas medal, 163, page 69 
Though lost to sight . . . 100, loi 
Time increases his fame, 91, page SI 
Time is money, 514 
To aid St. John's Guild ... 411, 412 
To commemorate the loodth anniversary . . . 

388, 389. 390. 39", 42s 
To commemorate the hundredth . . . 424 
To King Alcohol not one cent, 334 
To the cause of temperance . . . 334 
To the hero's of liberty ... 196 
To the Japanese Embassy . . . 368 
Tokens, page 190 
Tomb, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123. 124, 

125, 126, 127, 128 
Trenton, 447 

Trinity Chapel, New York, page 41 
True, B. F., page 1S2, 159 
True, and wise, and merciful . . , 306 
Trumbull, John, page 32, 33, 36,111, 112, 

123, 152, 222 



Tuckerman, Henry T., page iv 

Tuttle, C. F., 581 

Twelve stars, 647 

rist anniversary of the Jersey City S. Schools 

■ • ■ 372, 373. 374 
Twigg Medal, 65, page 41 
Two cents, 37, 38 
Tyng, Dudley A., page 78 

Ugly Head Medal, 89, 90, page 51 
Union Agricultural Soc. . . 340 
Union for ever, 425, 476, 477, 47S, 479, 480 
Union is the main prop . . . 259 
Union must and shall be preserv'ed, 217, 218, 

219. 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 249, 2S0, 
• 277, 278, 380, 382, 481, SSI 
United country, 489 
U. S. Arsenal, 626 
U. S. ^. Co., page 162 
United States, 2, 3, 4, 5 
United States copper, 467, 468 
United States Gazette, (newspaper), page 36 
United States Medal, 498, 4.19 
United States MiUtary Academy, 346 
United States Mint, page iii, 11, 12, 13, 15, 

24- i°- 35. 45. 46, 47, 55. 68, 74, 108, 

109, iiS, 134, 137, 146, 185 
United States of America, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 

28, 33, 37, 38, 39. 40, 4'. 42, 43. 44. 

45. 46, 4y6, 497 
United States of America in commemoration 

... 390 
United States of America, libertj', 275 
United States Sanitary Commission, page 150, 

I5« 

United States, 1783, 57, 58 
United we stand . . . 273, 330, 523 



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Unity of government . . . 227, 264, 370, 379 
Unity States of America, i 
Urn, 166, 167, 168 

■y alley Forge, 175, 176, 177, 188, page 87, 

' 179, 180 

Valley Forge Centennial, 449 
Van Buren, Martin, page 102 
Via ad Honorem, 349 
Victor Sine Clade, 164 
Victoria. Albert . . . page 174, 236 
Vigilance, 643, 644, 645, 646 
Virtue Liberty & Independence, 274 
Vivier, (engraver), page 67, 69, 70 
Voce popoli, 7 
Voltaire Medal, 78, page 49 

Warner 6t Bro., page 181 
Warner, Chas. K., 5S2, 583 
Warner, Wm. F., 584 

Washin. reimit par un rare assemblage ... 78 
Washington, 97, 98 
Washington and his Masonic compeers, page 

121 
Washington & Independence, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
Washington and Lee University, 345 
Washington before Boston, page 27 
Washington before Boston Med.il, 47, 48, 49, 

page iv, 32, 62, 82 
Wasliington Benevolent Society, 327, page 138 
Washington bom 1732 . . . 137, 138, 139, 140, 

141, 142 
Washington Cabinet of Medals ... 326, page 

«34 
Washington cent, 10, 22 
Washington College Va., 344, page 140 
Washington dollar, 28, n 



Washington elm, 436 
Washington, fit keystone . . . 408 
Washington half dollar, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 

page 10, II 
Washington's headquarters Newburgh N. Y., 

456 
Washington's headquarters at Tappan, 178, 

179, 180 
Washington's headquarters at Valley I'orge, 

'75. 176, 177 
Washington Market Chowder Club,-338 
Washington Memorial Medals. (Woodward), 

page 56 
Washington natus 1732 Obit 1799, 147, 148, 

149, 150 
Washington Temperance Benev, Soc, 330, 

iZ^, 332. ill, page 139 
Washington President, 15, i6, 17, iS, 19, 20, 

21, 28, 33 
Washington's residence ... 113 
Washington Society, page 139 
Washington star, 97, 98, 99 
Washington statue. New York, 127, 146, 317, 

318.319 
Washington statue, Richmond, . . . 126, 145, 

3'5. 316 
Washington Temperance Society, 328, 329, 

34". 356, page 139 
Washington the Father . . . 307, 374, 414, 417, 

640 
Washington the great D. G., 8, page 10 
Washington the great founder . . . 410 
Washington's letter to Hamilton, 257 
Washington's tomb . . . 124, 125, 126, 127 
Washington, Martha, 20^ 209, 413, 414, page 

92.94 
We agree to abstain from all . . . 328 



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_.ve our hobbies, 635 

■ ■ ■..,. ve the tyrant alcohol Uu K- 

333 
Wibb, (engraver), page 50 
Wjbster, Daniel, 210, 211, page 28, 92 
Westwood, (engraver), page 50 
Westwood copper shell, 82 
Westwood Medal, 80, 81, page 50, 54 
While we enjoy the fruit . . . 107 
A\Tiitemarsh, 187 
Whiteplains, 185, 445 
Wliom all do honor . . . 104, 105 
Wideawakes, 384 
Wightman. J., 585 

William, Emperor of Gemiimy, page 174 
Williams, Daniel, 586 
Wilson's Medal, 587 
Wisdom virtue & patriotism, 84 
With courage and fidelity ... 80, Si 
Wolfe Clark & Spies, 588 
Wolfe Spies & Clark, 589, SQO, 591, 592 
Wood, Isaac F., page 46, 54, 93, It 6, 122, 125, 

128, 134, I3S- "36, 143. >S2. 168. '69, 

177, [79, 180 
Wood's monument medal, 321, 322 
Woodgate & Co., 593 
Woodward, W. Elliott, page iii, 53, 56 
Words spoken by John Hancock ... 39 1 



Wright &; Bale, 594, page 41, 93 

Wright & Bale Medal, 74, 75 

Wright, Charles C, page 32, 41, $2, 61, 67,. 

68, 93, 123, 124, 162, 181, 226 
Wright, Joseph, page iv, v, 40, 41, 51, 78, 102,, 

III, 151, 180 
Wright, Patience, page 40 
Wyon, George, page 41 
Wyon Medal, 66, 67 
Wyon, Thomas, page 41 

Yorktown, 451, 452, 453, 454, page 179, 
180 
Yorktown monumeni, 453 
Yale School of the Fine Arts, page 152 
Yonkers incorp . . . 376 

I3t. R^i Infantry . . . 359, 377 

2 1st. anniversary of the Jersey City Sunday 

Schools . . . 372, 373, 374 
47lh. anniversary of the Brooklyn S. S. Union 

• • • 37«.page 123 
looth. anniversary of the Declaration ... 415, 

4t6, 448 
lOoth year of our National Independence, 293,, 

371 
1775 - 100 years - 1S75 - 309. 321. 322. 43^^ 

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